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 — 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, 66 BPM.

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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 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.

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