The Rose

by Bette Midler
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Lyrics

(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 road 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 mem ber

who won’t (Am7)be win 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 road 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 mem ber

in the (Am7)be win 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.

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