Key of A (4/4 time)
triplet
intro: ___ ___ (F#m) (E) (D) (E) (A)
count | | | 1 2 3 & 4 & 1 2 & 3 & 4 &
E-------------------|---2------------------5-------------------------------0--
-
B-------------------|---2------9-----------7----------------------0--------2--
-
G---------------2---|---2------9-----------7------2-------1---2-------1----2--
-
D-------2---4-------|---4------9-----------7-----------2-------------------2--
-
A-------------------|---4------7-----------5-------------------------------0--
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E-------------------|---2------X------------------------------------------
A D E A D E
I brought flowers to your door last ni---ght
A D E A D E
I done you wrong and I want to make it right___________
F#m A E F#m D
You say I'm not welcome here/I know it oughta be perfectly clear
A E D E A (play riff A here)
But I can't help but wonder what it might be like ...If I had
Riff A--> (triplet)
E----------------
B------------2--- (Play before every chorus and before the last line of
G----2--1-------- every chorus)
D----------------
A----------------
E----------------
D E F#m E/F# F#m D E A
Chorus: Two dozen roses, and an old bottle of wine
F#m E D E A9
If I really could've hung the moon, would it change your mind?
D E F#m E/F# F#m D E
If I could cry a little harder, and get a little less sleep
at
A
night,
F#m E D E A9
If I had two dozen roses would it change your mind?
A D E A D E
I must have been a fool back the---n
A D E A D E
To lose something that you can't have again___________
F#m A E F#m D
I've done all that I know to do/And second guesssed my every move
A E D E A
But I can't help but wonder what it might have been....If I had
D E F#m E/F# F#m D E A
Chorus: Two dozen roses, and an old bottle of wine
F#m E D E A9
If I really could've hung the moon, would it change your mind?
D E F#m E/F# F#m D
E
If I could cry a little harder, and get a little less sleep
at
A
night,
F#m E D E A9
If I had two dozen roses would it change your mind?
D E F#m E/F# F#m D
E
If I could cry a little harder, and get a little less sleep
at
A
night,
F#m E D E A9 Asus4 A
If I had two dozen roses would it change your mind?
D E A9 D
E A9
Baby would it change your mind?........Oh baby would you change your mind?
Repeats several times
(Fades Out)
Chords needed to play RHYTHM:
E/F# A9 Asus4 F#m A D E
E------0-----------0------0-----2---0---2--0--------------
B------0-----------2------3-----2---2---3--0-----------
G------1-----------4------2-----2---2---2--1--------------
D------2-----------2------2-----4---2---0--2-----------------
A------X-----------0------0-----4---0---X--2-------------
E------2-----------X------X-----X---X---X--0----------
How to play "Two Dozen Roses" by Shenandoah on guitar
Intro & Verse Chord Progression:
- Begin with a detailed riff starting on F#m, transition through E to D,
and conclude on E before settling into A major for the verses.
Playing the Chords:
- F#m: Barre the 2nd fret and place ring on 4th fret A, pinky on 4th fret D.
- E: Index on 1st fret G, middle on 2nd fret A, and ring on 2nd fret D.
- D: Index on 2nd fret G, ring on 3rd fret B, and middle on 2nd fret high E.
- A: Index on 2nd fret D, middle on 2nd fret G, and ring on 2nd fret B.
- E/F#: Place your thumb on the 2nd fret low E, index on 1st fret G.
- A9: Index on 2nd fret D, ring on 2nd fret B, pinky on 2nd fret high E.
- Asus4: Like A major but with pinky on 3rd fret B.
Riff A:
- Play the Riff A between verses and choruses, a simple motif on the G string
transitioning from 2nd to 1st fret, then hitting the B string 2nd fret.
Chorus Chord Shifts:
- Use A9 and F#m to add a layer of musical interest, transitioning through D
and E to add tension and release which mirrors the emotional lyrics.
Strumming Pattern:
- Opt for a rhythmic strum that matches the country style, emphasizing downstrokes
to drive the strong, steady beat of the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Avoid playing the chords too stiffly; keep the strumming fluid and relaxed to
match the song's feel.
- Ensure clean transitions between complex chords like E/F# and Asus4 to maintain
the melodic flow.
Solo & Instrumental Sections:
- During instrumental breaks, maintain the chord progression while focusing on
expressive play to echo the song's themes.
Outro:
- Conclude with the main chorus progression, gradually reducing your playing
dynamics as the song fades out.
Song's Theme:
- The lyrics explore themes of regret and the hypotheticals of love, questioning
whether grand gestures could alter the course of a relationship.
Practice the transitions and pay attention to the emotional nuance of your
strumming to fully capture the essence of "Two Dozen Roses."
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