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When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose) chords by
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Key: Ab major
Verse 1
G
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C
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I met you in a garden in
D
D

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an old Kentucky town
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The sun was shining down

You wore a gingham gown

I kissed you as I placed a

yellow tulip in your hair

Upon my coat you pinned

a rose so rare

Time has not changed your loveliness
A
A

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G

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You're just as sweet to me
A
A

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C
C

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I love you yet,

I can't forget the days that used to be
Verse 2
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When you wore a tulip,

a sweet yellow tulip
Em
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And I wore a big red rose
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When you caressed me,
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'twas then Heaven blessed me
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A
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D
D

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What a blessing, no one knows
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You made life cheery when

you called me dearie
C
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'Twas down where the blue
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B
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F#
F#
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B
B
2

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grass grows
F#
F#
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B
B
2

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C
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Em
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Your lips were sweeter then julep
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A

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when you wore that tulip
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And I wore a big red rose
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Verse 3


When you wore a tulip,

a sweet yellow tulip
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And I wore a big red
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rose

When you caressed me,
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'twas then Heaven blessed me
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A

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What a blessing, no one knows
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You made life cheery when

you called me dearie
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'Twas down where the blue
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2

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grass grows
F#
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Your lips were sweeter then ju
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lep when you wore that tulip
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And I wore a big red rose

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Chords
  • G

  • C

  • D

  • A

  • Em

  • Am

  • B

    2
  • F#

    2
  • E

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose) by The Platters is Ab major.

The primary chords used in When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose) are Ab, Db, Eb, Bb, Fm, Bbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Db, Eb, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose) is approximately 146 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose) 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 When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose). This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Platters.

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