(CN.C.)Some say (C)love
it is a (G7)riv er
that (F)drowns
the (G)ten der reed.
Some say (C)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 (G7sus4)need.
(G7)I say (C)love
it is a (G)flow er
and (F)you
its on (C)ly 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’
in that (F)nev er
(G)learns to (C)live.
When the night
has been too (G)lone ly
and the (G)nev er
has been too (C)long,
and you think
that love is (G)on ly
for the (F)luck y
(G)and the strong,
just re (Em)one ber
in the (Am7)be ter tak en
far be (F)neath
the bit ter (G)snows
lies the (C)seed
that with the (G)sun’s love
in the (F)nev er
(G)learns to (C)live.
When the (F)spring
be (G)comes the (C)rose.
The Rose by Bette Midler
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 66 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Rose”
- What key is "The Rose" in?
- "The Rose" by Bette Midler is in the key of C with a tempo of 66 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Rose" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "The Rose" 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 "The Rose"?
- This arrangement of "The Rose" uses 7 chords: Am7, C, Cmaj7, Em, F, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "The Rose" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Bette Midler can I play here?
- Try "From a Distance", "FROM A DISTANCE", "FROM A DISTANCE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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