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Desert Rose Chords

Here are the chords for “Desert Rose” by Sting — in the key of Cm (Cm, A#, G# and G). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CmA#G#G

Chords for Desert Rose

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop

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CmI dream of rain

BbI dream of gardens in the desert sand

AbI wake in pain

GI dream of love as time runs through my hand

CmI dream of fire

BbThose dreams are tied to a horse that will never tire

AbAnd in the flames

GHer shadows play in the shape of a mans desire

CmThis desert rose

BbEach of her veils, a secret promise

AbThis desert flower

GNo sweet perfume ever tortured me more than this

CmAnd as she turns

BbThis way she moves in the logic of all my dreams

AbThis fire burns

GI realize that nothings as it seems

CmI dream of rain

BbI dream of gardens in the desert sand

AbI wake in pain

GI dream of love as time runs through my hand

CmI dream of rain

BbI lift my gaze to empty skies above

AbI close my eyes

GThis rare perfume is the sweet intoxication of her love

CmI dream of rain

BbI dream of gardens in the desert sand

AbI wake in pain

GI dream of love as time runs through my hand

CmSweet desert rose

BbEach of her veils, a secret promise

AbThis desert flower

GNo sweet perfume ever tortured me more than this

CmSweet desert rose

BbThis memory of Eden haunts us all

AbThis desert flower

GThis rare perfume, is the sweet intoxication of the love

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About Desert Rose

Sting's “Desert Rose” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — Cm, A#, G# and G — with the progression centred on Cm, A# and G#. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.