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Shawn Mendes - Roses Chords

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ChordsAm, G, F, Em, Dm, C
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
  • Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

[Opening]
[Am]It’s not that I’m afraid I’m [G]not [F]enough for her [G]
[Am]It’s not that I can’t find the [G]words to [F]say [G]
[Am]But when she’s with him, [G]she seems [F]happier [G]
[Am]And I don’t want to take [G]that [F]away [Em]

[chorus]
[Dm]How many times can I [Em]see your face?
[F]How many times will you [Em]walk away?
[Dm]I just [Em]have to let you [F]know [G]

[chorus]
[C]I’m not [F]tryna start a [Dm]fire with this [G]flame
[C]But I’m [F]worried that your [Dm]heart might feel the [G]same
And I have to be [C]honest with you [F]baby
Tell me If I’m [Dm]wrong, and this is [G]crazy
But I got you this [Em]rose, and I need to [F]know
[G]Will you let it die or let it [Am]grow? [G] [F]
Die or [G]let it go? [Am] [G] [F] [Em]

[verse 2]
[Am]It’s not that I don’t care [G]about the [F]love you [G]have
[Am]It’s not that I don’t want to [G]see you [F]smile [G]
[Am]But there’s no way that [G]he can [F]feel the [G]same
[Am]Cause when I think of you my [G]mind goes [F]wild [Em]

[chorus]
[Dm]How many times can I [Em]see your face?
[F]How many times will you [Em]walk away?
[Dm]I just [Em]have to let you [F]know [G]

[chorus]
[C]I’m not [F]tryna start a [Dm]fire with this [G]flame
[C]But I’m [F]worried that your [Dm]heart might feel the [G]same
And I have to be [C]honest with you [F]baby
Tell me If I’m [Dm]wrong, and this is [G]crazy
But I got you this [Em]rose, and I need to [F]know
[G]Will you let it die or let it grow?

[Closing]
[Dm]You can tell me stop if you already [F]know
Though I’m not [Em]sure my heart can take it
[Dm]But the look on your face says don’t let me [F]go [G]

[chorus]
[C]I’m not [F]tryna start a [Dm]fire with this [G]flame
[C]But I’m [F]worried that your [Dm]heart might feel the [G]same
And I have to be [C]honest with you [F]baby
Tell me If I’m [Dm]wrong, and this is [G]crazy
But I got you this [Em]rose, and I need to [F]know
[G]Will you let it die or let it grow?

[chorus]
[C]I’m not [F]tryna start a [Dm]fire with this [G]flame
[C]But I’m [F]worried that your [Dm]heart might feel the [G]same
And I have to be [C]honest with you [F]baby
Tell me If I’m [Dm]wrong, and this is [G]crazy
But I got you this [Em]rose, and I need to [F]know
[G]Will you let it die or let it grow?

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ArtistShawn Mendes
AlbumIlluminate
GenresPop
Year2016
KeyAm

How to play Roses on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Shawn Mendes - Roses on guitar requires 6 chords and 10 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Roses uses these transitions most often: F → G (14), C → F (12), and Dm → G (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - G chord transition.

1. Am → G chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from Am to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
Am to G

2. G → F chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

To move from G to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.
G to F

3. F → Em chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

To move from F to Em;

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and pinky.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
F to Em

4. Em → Dm chord transition

Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar Dm chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-3-1Guitar Dm chord diagram

To move from Em to Dm;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
Em to Dm

5. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

6. C → F chord transition

To move from C to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

7. F → Dm chord transition

To move from F to Dm;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  3. Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
  4. Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

8. Dm → G chord transition

To move from Dm to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

9. G → Em chord transition

To move from G to Em;

  1. While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.

10. Em → Am chord transition

To move from Em to Am;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Place index finger on B string fret 1.

Roses chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Roses.

  • Roses includes 121 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Roses contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Roses connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → C: 25%
    • G → Am: 13%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → G: 21%
    • F → Dm: 5%
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