Now playing

Yellow Roses

Chords

4.516 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Gmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Original key Ab: use capo 1.
[Intro]
|   C|   C|   G|   G|
|  D7|  D7|   G|   G|
[Verse 1]
  GI D7just reGceived 'sweetheart' your yellow Croses
You tell me 'Gdear' they mean; that we're all A7through
[Verse 2]
  D7You tell me Gthat; tonight your heart is Cbroken
But you should Gknow, I Dwas never unGtrueG  
[Chorus] 
I'll Cplace them near your photograph
And Gas the petals E7fall
They'll A7hide from you my lonely tears
That shouldn't fall at Dall
[Bridge] 
DThen they will Gslowly, fade away and Cdie
But I'll still love Gyou, though yellow D7roses say goodGbye
[Interlude]
|  G   D7|   G|   G|   C| 
|     C|   G|   G|  A7|
|    D7|   G|    G|  C|
|     C|   G|  D   G|  G|
(pattern verse 1 & 2)
[Chorus] 
I'll Cplace them near your photograph
And Gas the petals E7fall
They'll A7hide from you my lonely tears
That shouldn't fall at Dall
End
DThen they will Gslowly, fade away and Cdie
But I'll still love Gyou, though yellow D7roses say goodGbye

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Yellow Roses

by Hank Snow

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Original key Ab: use capo 1.

[Intro]

C C G G

| | | | |

D7 D7 G G

| | | | |

[Verse 1]

G D7 G C

I just received 'sweetheart' your yellow roses

G A7

You tell me 'dear' they mean; that we're all through

[Verse 2]

D7 G C

You tell me that; tonight your heart is broken

G D G G

But you should know, I was never untrue

[Chorus]

I'll place them near your photograph

G E7

And as the petals fall

They'll hide from you my lonely tears

That shouldn't fall at all

[Bridge]

D G C

Then they will slowly, fade away and die

G D7 G

But I'll still love you, though yellow roses say goodbye

[Interlude]

G D7 G G C

| | | | |

C G G A7

| | | | |

D7 G G C

| | | | |

C G D G G

| | | | |

(pattern verse 1 & 2)

[Chorus]

I'll place them near your photograph

G E7

And as the petals fall

They'll hide from you my lonely tears

That shouldn't fall at all

End

D G C

Then they will slowly, fade away and die

G D7 G

But I'll still love you, though yellow roses say goodbye

About Yellow Roses Chords by Hank Snow

Learn how to play Yellow Roses by Hank Snow with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Yellow Roses chords”, “Yellow Roses guitar chords”, or “Hank Snow Yellow Roses chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Yellow Roses chords and for experienced players who want accurate Yellow Roses lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab, C, G, D7, A7, D.

FAQ — Yellow Roses by Hank Snow

How do I play "Yellow Roses" by Hank Snow on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Yellow Roses" by Hank Snow on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Yellow Roses" by Hank Snow free?

Yes. The chords for "Yellow Roses" by Hank Snow are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Yellow Roses" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Yellow Roses" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Yellow Roses"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Yellow Roses" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Yellow Roses" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Yellow Roses" by Hank Snow with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Hank Snow below.

What key is "Yellow Roses" in?

The chords for "Yellow Roses" show the original chord names (including Ab, C, G, D7, A7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.