What key is "Roses" in?

"Roses" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Roses" 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 "Roses" 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 "Roses"?

This arrangement of "Roses" uses 6 chords: Am7, C, Dm, Em, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Roses" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?

Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s not that I’m a fraid I’m (G)not e nough for her.

It’s not that I can’t find the (G)words to say.

But when she’s with him, (G)she seems hap pi er

’cause when I think of you, to take my that a way.

(Dm)How man y times can I (C)see your face, (F)how man y times will you (C)walk a way?

I just (C)have to let you know.

I’m not (F)try’n’ to start a fire with this flame.

But I’m (F)wor ried that your heart might feel the same.

And I have to be (C)hon est with you ba (F)by, tell me if I’m (Dm)wrong and this is cra (G)zy.

But I got you this (Em)rose and I need to (F)know:

Will you let it die or let it grow?

(Oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, oh.) or let it grow?

(Oh, oh, oh.)

It’s not that I don’t care a (G)bout the love you have.

It’s not that I don’t want to (G)see you smile.

But there’ no way that (G)he can feel the same

’cause when I think of you, to take my mind goes wild.

(Dm)How man y times can I (C)see your face, (F)how man y times will you (C)walk a way?

I just (C)have to let you know.

I’m not (F)try’n’ to start a fire with this flame.

But I’m (F)wor ried that your heart might feel the same.

And I have to be (C)hon est with you ba (F)by, tell me if I’m (Dm)wrong and this is cra (G)zy.

But I got you this (Em)rose and I need to (F)know:

Will you let it die or let it grow?

(Oh, oh, oh.)

(Oh, oh, oh.) or let it grow?

(Oh, oh, oh.)

Will you let it die or let it grow?

You can tell me to stop if you al (C)read y know, though I’m not sure my (C)heart can take it.

But the look on your face says, “Don’t (C)let me (F)go.”

Will you let it die or let it grow?

I’m not try’n’ to start a fire with this flame.

But I’m (F)wor ried that your heart might feel the same.

And I have to be (C)hon est with you ba (F)by, tell me if I’m (Dm)wrong and this is cra (G)zy.

But I got you this (Em)rose and I need to (F)know:

Will you let it die or let it grow?

(Oh, oh, oh.)

Roses by Shawn Mendes

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Roses”

What key is "Roses" in?: "Roses" by Shawn Mendes is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Roses" 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 "Roses" 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 "Roses"?: This arrangement of "Roses" uses 6 chords: Am7, C, Dm, Em, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Roses" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?: Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.