Rosie

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

(C)Ro sie,

come down and get the (D)door for me.

I’m drunk a gain, re mem ber when we used to be?

Whoa (C)Ro sie,

I know you said no (D)more for me

but that was all be fore this dream that just (D)came to me.

Don’t leave me here

un der the (Em7)Jan u ar y rain.

Come let me in.

Take my (Bb)heart by the (Am7)hand and lead me (C)back (D)to (G)your (D)room,

(C)back (D)to (G)your (D)room.

And (C)sing (D)me (G)your (D)tune,

(C)sing (D)me (G)your (D)tune.

(C)Ro sie,

come you don’t have to (D)hide his things.

I’m fine with all the sor row that to mor row brings.

Whoa (C)Ro sie,

I don’t you know my (D)love is true.

Per don and lo si en to, si, I learned (D)those words for

Don’t leave me here

un der the (Em7)Jan u ar y rain.

Come let me in.

Take my (Bb)heart by the (Am7)hand and lead me (C)back (D)to (G)your (D)room,

(C)back (D)to (G)your (D)room.

And (C)sing (D)me (G)your (D)tune,

(C)sing (D)me (G)your (D)tune.

Don’t leave me here (C)sing (D)me (G)your (D)tune.

Rosie — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rosie" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 68 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Rosie”

Why does "Rosie" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Rosie".
What key is "Rosie" by John Mayer played in?
Rosie 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 "Rosie"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rosie" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Rosie"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rosie"?
"Rosie" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rosie"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bb, Bm7, C, D, Em7, G.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rosie"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rosie".
Can I see all the notes in "Rosie"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 68 BPM.