Yellow Roses
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C G7 C C7 F
I just received, sweetheart, your yellow roses,
C D7 G7
You tell me, dear, they mean that we're all through.
C C7 F
You tell me that, tonight your heart is broken,
C G7 C
But you should know, I was never untrue.
F
I'll place them near your photograph,
C
And as the petals fall,
D7
They'll hide from you my lonely tears,
G7
That shouldn't fall at all.
C C7 F
Then they will slowly fade away and die,
C G7 C
But I'll still love you, though yellow roses say "goodbye."
Submitted by Ray Prince, aka Swamp Varmint (who remembers Eddie Hill, the
original.) This song has been recorded by several artists, but none can top
number one, Clarence E. (Hank) Snow, the Singing Ranger.
How to play Yellow Roses
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.