Learn to play "Roses" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Roses" smoothly on your guitar.
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Em C Life is no garden of roses Am B7 More like a thistle in time Sailing past Waiting for no one this time Sailing fast Waiting for no one this time G C Em Now that you've killed me with your eyes G C Em Why did you push me away G C Em How will I make it without you G C Em How will I go on my way Chorus: G D Bm Em Everthing feels cold in the winter G D Bm Em Everthing feels cold G D Bm Em Everthing feels cold in the winter G D Bm Em Everthing feels cold Life is a garden of roses Roses just wither and die Now that you've killed me with your eyes Why did you push me away? How will I make it without you? How will I go on my way? Life is a garden of roses Roses just wither and die You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm ![]() C ![]() D ![]() Em ![]() G ![]() B7 ![]() Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Roses" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Roses" by The Cranberries.