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Roses Chords

Here are the chords for “Roses” by Shawn Mendes — in the key of Am (Am, G, F and Em). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:AmGFEmDmCC/E

Chords for Roses

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
3
90
AmIt's not that I'm afraid
 I'mGnotFenough for herG 
AmIt's not that I can't find the
Gwords toFsayG 
AmBut when she's with him,
Gshe seemsFhappierG 
AmAnd I don't want to takeGthatFawayEm 
DmHow many times can IEmsee your face?
FHow many times will youEmwalk away?
DmI justEmhave to let youFknowG 
CI'm notFtryna start a
Dmfire with thisGflame
CBut I'mFworried that your
Dmheart might feel theGsame
 And I have to beChonest with youFbaby
 Tell me If I'mDmwrong, and this isGcrazy
 But I got you thisEmrose
 And I need toFknow
GWill you let it die or
 let itAmgrow?G F 
 Die orGlet it go?Am G F Em 
AmIt's not that I don't care
Gabout theFlove youGhave
AmIt's not that I don't want to
Gsee youFsmileG 
AmBut there's no way that
Ghe canFfeel theGsame
AmCause when I think of you
 myGmind goesFwildEm 
DmHow many times can IEmsee your face?
FHow many times will youEmwalk away?
DmI justEmhave to let youFknowG 
CI'm notFtryna start a
Dmfire with thisGflame
CBut I'mFworried that
 yourDmheart might feel theGsame
 And I have to beC/Ehonest with youFbaby
 Tell me If I'mDmwrong, and this isGcrazy
 But I got you thisEmrose
 And I need toFknow
GWill you let it die or let it grow?
DmYou can tell me stop if you alreadyFknow
 Though I'm notEmsure my heart can take it
DmBut the look on your face says
 don't let meFgoG 
CI'm notFtryna start a
Dmfire with thisGflame
CBut I'mFworried that your
Dmheart might feel theGsame
 And I have to beChonest with youFbaby
 Tell me If I'mDmwrong, and this isGcrazy
 But I got you thisEmrose
 And I need toFknow
GWill you let it die or let it grow?
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About Roses

“Roses” by Shawn Mendes is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 7 chords — Am, G, F, Em, Dm, C and C/E — with the progression centred on Am, G and F. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. 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.

Roses — FAQ

What key is “Roses” in?

“Roses” by Shawn Mendes is in the key of Am. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Roses”?

“Roses” uses 7 chords: Am, G, F, Em, Dm, C and C/E.

Is “Roses” easy to play on guitar?

“Roses” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Roses”?

“Roses” is performed by Shawn Mendes.