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Stop And Smell The Roses chords by
Mac Davis
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Key: G major
Intro 1

You got to stop

and smell the roses

You've got to

count your many blessings everyday

You're gonna find your way to heaven

is a rough and rocky road

If you don't stop
C
C

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and smell the roses along the way
G
G

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Am
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G
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Verse 1
G
G

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Hey Mister

Where you going in such a hurry

Don't you think it's time
D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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you realized
C
C

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There's a whole lot more to life
G
G

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than work and worry
Em
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The sweetest things in life are free
F
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C
C

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And there right before your eyes
Chorus 1
G
G

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You've got to stop
C
C

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and smell the ro ses
G
G

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A
A

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You've got to count your many blessings
D
D

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everyday
G
G

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You're gonna find your way to heaven
C
C

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G
G

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is a rough and rocky road

If you don't stop
D
D

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C
C

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and smell the ro ses along the way
G
G

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Am
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G

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Verse 2
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G

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Before you went to work

this morning in the city

Did you spent some time
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D

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A

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D
D

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with your family
C
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Did you kiss your wife
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and tell her that she's pretty
Em
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Did you take your children to your breast
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C
C

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and love them tenderly
Chorus 2
G
G

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You've got to stop
C
C

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and smell the ro ses
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G

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A
A

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You've got to count your many blessings
D
D

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everyday
G
G

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You're gonna find your way to heaven
C
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G
G

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is a rough and rocky road

If you don't stop
D
D

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C
C

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and smell the ro ses along the way
G
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Am
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D
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A

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Bm
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2

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A

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Verse 3
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A

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Did you ever take a walk

through the forest

Stop and dream a while
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B
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2

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among the trees
D
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Well you can look up through the leaves
A
A

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right straight to heaven
F#m
F#m
2

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You can almost hear the voice of God
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D
D

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In each any every breeze
Chorus 3
A
A

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You've got to stop
D
D

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and smell the ro ses
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A

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B
B
2

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You've got to count your many blessings
E
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everyday
A
A

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You're gonna find your way to heaven
D
D

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A
A

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is a rough and rocky road

If you don't stop
E
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D
D

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and smell the ro ses along the way
A
A

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Bm
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2

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A

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Chorus 4
B
B
2

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Youve got to stop
E
E

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and smell the ro ses
B
B
2

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C#
C#
4

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You've got to count your many blessings

everyday
B
B
2

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You're gonna find your way to heaven
E
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B
B
2

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is a rough and rocky road

If you don't stop
F#
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2

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E
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and smell the ro ses along the way
B
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2

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C#m
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B
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2

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Chorus 5
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Youve got to stop
Gb
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2

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and smell the ro ses
Db
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Eb
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6

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You've got to count your many blessings
Ab
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4

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everyday
Db
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4

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You're gonna find your way to heaven
Gb
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Db
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is a rough and rocky road
[Fade out]

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Chords
  • C

  • G

  • Am

  • D

  • A

  • Em

  • F

  • Bm

    2
  • E

  • B

    2
  • F#m

    2
  • C#

    4
  • F#

    2
  • C#m

    4
  • Db

    4
  • Gb

    2
  • Eb

    6
  • Ab

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Stop And Smell The Roses by Mac Davis is G major.

The primary chords used in Stop And Smell The Roses are C, G, Am, C/G, D, A.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, G, Am, C/G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Stop And Smell The Roses is approximately 85 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Stop And Smell The Roses. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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