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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

[Sound effects]

Ab/Eb

Dm7b5

Dbmaj7

Dbmaj7

Dm7b5

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

Chorus 1

Ab

Dm7b5

No matter where I roam

Dbmaj7

I will return to my English rose

Dm7b5

For no bonds

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

can ever tempt me from she

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Verse 1

Ab

Dm7b5

I've sailed the seven seas

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

Flown the whole blue sky

Ab

Dm7b5

But I've returned with haste

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

to where my love does lie

Chorus 2

Ab

Dm7b5

No matter where I go,

Dbmaj7

I will come back to my English Rose

Dm7b5

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

For nothing can ever tempt me from she

Verse 2

Ab

Dm7b5

I've searched the secret mists

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

I've climbed the highest peaks

Ab

Dm7b5

Caught the wild wind home

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

To hear her soft voice speak

Chorus 3

Ab

Dm7b5

No matter where I roam

Dbmaj7

I will return to my English rose

Dm7b5

For no bonds

Dbmaj7

Ab/Eb

can ever keep me from she

Verse 3

A/E

Ebm7b5

i've been to ancient worlds

Dmaj7

A/E

I've scoured the whole universe

A

Ebm7b5

And caught the first train home

Dmaj7

A/E

To be at her side

Chorus 4

A

Ebm7b5

No matter where I roam

Dmaj7

I will return to my English Rose

Ebm7b5

Dmaj7

A/E

For no bonds can keep me from she

Ebm7b5

Dmaj7

Ebm7b5

A

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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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