The Rose

by Bette Midler
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Lyrics

Some say love,

it is a (G7)riv er

that (F)drowns

the (G)ten der reed.

Some say love,

it is a (G7)ra zor

that (F)leaves

your (G)soul to reed.

Some say bleed.

Some say (Cmaj7)love,

it is a (F)hun ger,

an (F)end

less ach ing (G7sus)need.

I say (C)love,

it is a (G)flow er,

and (F)you,

its on ly (C)seed.

It’s the heart

a fraid of (G)break ing and that the (G)nev road er has learns to (C)dance.

It’s the dream

a fraid of (G)wak ing for that the (F)nev er

(G)takes the chance.

It’s the (Em)one mem ber who won’t (Am7)be win ter tak en, far who be (F)can

not seem to (G)give,

and the (C)soul

a fraid of (G)dy in’ love in that (F)nev er

(G)learns to (C)live.

When the night

has been too (G)lone ly and that the (G)nev road er has been too (C)long,

and you think

that love is (G)on ly for that the (F)luck y

(G)and the strong,

just re (Em)one mem ber in the (Am7)be win ter tak en, far who be (F)neath

the bit ter (G)snows

lies the (C)seed

that with the (G)sun’s in’ love in the (F)nev er

(G)learns to (C)live.

When the (F)spring

be (G)comes the (C)rose.

(C)rose.

The Rose — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Rose" 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 C, 120 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a wonderful first step into expressive ballad playing — your left hand will cycle through seven chords in the key of C, and the real gift here is getting comfortable with seventh shapes like Am7, Cmaj7, and G7 alongside the more familiar C, F, G, and Em.

Start hands-separate at around 80 BPM so you can lock in those chord changes without rushing; the G7 to C resolution especially deserves your attention because it pops up at emotional peaks and a fumbled transition there kills the mood.

Once your left hand feels automatic, add the right-hand melody and focus on playing it legato — let each note sing into the next.

Use the sustain pedal lightly, lifting cleanly on each chord change to avoid muddiness.

The melancholic feel comes from keeping dynamics soft and unhurried, so resist the urge to speed up.

This is the piece that will make seventh chords feel like home under your fingers.

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About “The Rose”

What key is "The Rose" by Bette Midler played in?
The Rose is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Rose"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Rose" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Rose"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Rose"?
"The Rose" was originally performed by Bette Midler. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Rose"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, C, Cmaj7, Em, F, G, G7.
What other songs by Bette Midler can I play here?
Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "FROM A DISTANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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