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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Rose" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 66 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Rose”
- Can I play "The Rose" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Rose" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 66 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Rose"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Rose" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Rose"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Rose" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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