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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Rose" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Rose" 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. "The Rose" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The Rose" 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. "The Rose" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Rose"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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