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English Rose chords by The Jam (Official Version)

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Ab/Eb
Dm7b5
Dbmaj7
Ab
A/E
Ebm7b5
Dmaj7
A

Intro 1

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Chorus 1

No matter where I roam

I will return to my English rose

For no bonds

can ever tempt me from she

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Verse 1

I've sailed the seven seas

Flown the whole blue sky

But I've returned with haste

to where my love does lie

Chorus 2

No matter where I go,

I will come back to my English Rose

For nothing can ever tempt me from she

Verse 2

I've searched the secret mists

I've climbed the highest peaks

Caught the wild wind home

To hear her soft voice speak

Chorus 3

No matter where I roam

I will return to my English rose

For no bonds

can ever keep me from she

Verse 3

i've been to ancient worlds

I've scoured the whole universe

And caught the first train home

To be at her side

Chorus 4

No matter where I roam

I will return to my English Rose

For no bonds can keep me from she

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Ab/Eb
Dm7b5
Dbmaj7
Ab
A/E
Ebm7b5
Dmaj7
A

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: AdvancedKey: Ab majorBPM: 112

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Ab/Eb: x-6-6-5-4-4
Dm7b5: x-x-0-1-1-1
Dbmaj7: x-4-6-5-6-x
Ab: 4-6-6-5-4-4
A/E: 0-x-2-2-2-0
Ebm7b5: x-x-1-2-2-2
Dmaj7: x-x-0-2-2-2
A: x-0-2-2-2-0

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This is the definitive original version of English Rose by The Jam, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of Ab major. It is designed for experienced players looking to reproduce the full sonic intent and artistic expression of The Jam.

English Rose

The Jam

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