Other arrangements of The Rose
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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 (G)nev er has learns to (C)dance.
It’s the dream
a fraid of (G)wak ing for that (F)nev er
(G)takes the chance.
It’s the (Em)one ber who won’t (Am7)be ter tak en, far who (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 (G)nev er has been too (C)long,
and you think
that love is (G)on ly for that (F)luck y
(G)and the strong,
just re (Em)one ber in the (Am7)be ter tak en, far who (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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Rose" by Bette Midler: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Rose" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Rose" by Bette Midler. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Rose" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Rose" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.