Rosie chords by
Joan Armatrading

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Key: B major•

Verse 1

G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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He has little red feet

His stockin's in his shoes

C

C

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Lipstick and rouge on his face

G

G

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He has his hair piled high

Has a red umbrella

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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And carries his head in the sky

Verse 2

Em

Em

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D

D

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And I said "Awe Rosie,

G

G

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C

C

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don't you do that to the boys

Em

Em

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D

D

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Don't you come on so willing

G

G

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C

C

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Don't you come on so strong

Em

Em

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It can be so chillin'

When you act so willin'

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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And your warmth sets like the sun"

Verse 3

G

G

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He has a little baby brother

A big fat mama

C

C

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His sister asks for dimes on the street

G

G

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He doesn't feel it's a cover

In fact he knows

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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For sure he can please

Verse 4

G

G

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I said he's out there right now

Running with the devil

C

C

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Struttin' down the alley ways

G

G

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With the nervous young hopeful

At his heel

C

C

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And know his satisfaction

D

D

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G

G

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won't drive him away

Em

Em

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And I said "Awe Rosie,

Verse 5

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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don't you do that to the boys

Em

Em

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D

D

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Don't you come on so willing

G

G

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C

C

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Don't you come on so strong

D

D

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Em

Em

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It can be so chillin'

C

C

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Em

Em

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When you act so willin'

C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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And your warmth sets like the sun"

Interlude 1

Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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Em

Em

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C

C

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Em

Em

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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D

D

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G

G

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Verse 6

G

G

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He's not looking for a friend

He's not looking for a lover

C

C

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There in the crowded bar

G

G

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He has rings on his fingers

He's there to tease

C

C

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You know he only wants to

D

D

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G

G

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take things too far

Verse 7

Em

Em

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D

D

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And I said "Awe Rosie,

G

G

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C

C

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don't you do that to the boys

Em

Em

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D

D

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Don't you come on so willing

G

G

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C

C

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Don't you come on so strong

D

D

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Em

Em

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It can be so chillin'

When you act so willin'

C

C

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And your warmth sets

D

D

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G

G

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like the sun"

Em

Em

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And I said "Awe Rosie,

Verse 8

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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don't you do that to the boys

Em

Em

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D

D

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Don't you come on so willing

G

G

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C

C

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Don't you come on so strong

Em

Em

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It can be so chillin'

C

C

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Em

Em

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When you act so willin'

C

C

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And your warmth sets

D

D

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G

G

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like the sun"

Verse 9

Em

Em

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D

D

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And I said "Awe Rosie,

G

G

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C

C

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don't you do that to the boys

Em

Em

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D

D

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Don't you come on so willing

G

G

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C

C

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Em

Em

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Don't you come on so strong

It can be so chillin'

When you act so willin'

And your warmth"

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

C ₂

G ₂

D ₃

A ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

G ₃

D ₄

D ₄

A ₄

A ₄

E ₅

E ₅

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E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

D ₄

Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

C ₂

G ₂

D ₃

A ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

G ₃

D ₄

D ₄

A ₄

A ₄

E ₅

E ₅

Balalaika Tuner

E ₄

E ₄

A ₄

G ₄

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

D ₄

Banjo Tuner 4 Strings

C ₃

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

Chords

G
C
D
Em

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rosie by Joan Armatrading is B major.

The primary chords used in Rosie are B, E, F#, G#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, F#, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Rosie is approximately 81 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rosie using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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