(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden

by Lynn Anderson
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I beg your (Am)par don,

I nev er prom ised you a (G)rose gar den.

A long with the (Am)sun shine,

there’s got to be a lit tle (G)rain some time.

When you (C)take, you got to give, so (C)live and let live or let (Am)go, oh, oh, oh.

I beg your (D)par don,

I nev er prom ised you a (G)rose gar den.

I could (G)prom ise you things like big ise dia mond rings, but you don’t you find it ros es now grow ing on stalks as of (Am)clo you ver,

so you bet ter think it (D)o you to ver.

You When it’s (G)sweet talk ing you could make ise it come true I would give you the it world right now on you, a sil as ver (Am)plat you ter,

but there’s what ter would it (D)mat in’ a ter.

You bet ter

So (Am)smile for a while and (D)let’s be jol ly; (Bdim)love should n’t be so (E7)mel an chol y.

(Am)Come a long and share the good times while we (C)can.

I beg your (C)can.

I beg your (Am)par don,

I nev er prom ised you a (G)rose gar den.

A long with the (Am)sun shine,

there’s got to be a lit tle (G)rain some time.

(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden — Piano Lead Sheet

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"(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden

Where are the chord symbols for "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" is in G.
What key is "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" by Lynn Anderson played in?
(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden"?
"(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" was originally performed by Lynn Anderson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Does "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden" is in the key of G at 116 BPM.
What chords are in "(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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