We both lie si lent ly still in the (C)dead of the night.
Al though we (G)both lie close to geth er, we feel (C)miles a part in side.
Was it (G)some thing I said or (C)some thing I did?
Did my (G)words not come out right?
Though I (D)tried not to hurt you, though I (C)tried.
But I guess that’s why they say, (G)ev ’ry rose has its (C)thorn,
just like (G)ev ’ry night has its (C)dawn.
Just like (G)ev ’ry (D)cow boy sings his (C)sad, sad (G)song, ev ’ry rose has its (C)thorn.
I (G)lis ten to our fa v’rite song play ing on the (C)ra di o,
hear the (G)D.
J.
say love’s a game of eas y come and eas y go.
But I (G)won der does he (C)know, has he (G)ev er felt like (C)this?
And I (D)know that you’d be here right now if I could ’ve let you know some how.
I guess (G)ev ’ry rose has its (C)thorn,
just like (G)ev ’ry night has its (C)dawn.
Just like (G)ev ’ry (D)cow boy sings his (C)sad, sad (G)song,
ev ’ry rose has its (C)thorn.
Though it’s been a while, now I can (C)still feel so much pain.
Like the knife that cuts you, the wound heals, but the scar, that scar re (G)mains.
I know I could have saved our love that night if I’d known what to say.
In stead of mak ing love, we both made our sep ’rate ways.
Now I hear you’ve found some (C)bod y new and (G)that I nev er meant that (C)much to you.
To (D)hear that tears me up in side and to (C)see you cuts me like a knife.
I guess (G)ev ’ry rose has its (C)thorn,
just like (G)ev ’ry night has its (C)dawn.
Just like (G)ev ’ry (D)cow boy sings his (C)sad, sad (G)song,
ev ’ry rose has its (C)thorn.
Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”
- What key is "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" in?
- "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"?
- This arrangement of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Poison can I play here?
- Try "SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN", "TALK DIRTY TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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