Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Yellow Roses

Chords

4.610 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
D G A7 G D G D A7 D
[Verse]
DHello you said the day we met, Ghanding me a yellow rose
A7You asked me out, And to your surprise, and to Gmine I said I'd Dgo
I thought it so romantic, And I foGund you sweet and bold
Though wDe'd only met, I still said yes to a siA7ngle yellow rDose
AnDd for years to come you were the one to slGeep with me at night
A7To laugh and talk and share my thoughts and hGold me when I'd cDry
And on every occasion and fGor no good reason too
A bDig bouquet or a single yellow rA7ose was sent from yDou
[Chorus]
YeDllow rGoses, the color of sunsDhine
You loved me at one tiA7me, why did you have to Dgo
Yellow roGses, are you sending your nDew love
My bright yellow rA7ose buds, I still love you Dso
[Verse]
DI never see a yellow rose tGhat I didn't think of you
It's sA7till my favorite flower, Though the yeGllow's turned to bDlue
The day you left my teardrops fell, uGpon your farewell not
You said gooDdbye like you said hello, with a siA7ngle yellow roDse
[Chorus]
YeDllow rGoses, the color of sunsDhine
You loved me at one tiA7me, why did you have to Dgo
Yellow roGses, are you sending your nDew love
My bright yellow rA7ose buds, I still love you Dso 
YeDllow rGoses, the color of sunsDhine
You loved me at one tiA7me, why did you have to Dgo
Yellow roGses, are you sending your nDew love
My bright yellow rA7ose buds, I still love you Dso 

All chords in this song (3)

The story behind the song

"Yellow Roses" finds Dolly Parton, a prolific singer-songwriter known as the "Queen of Country," exploring themes of love and longing. Released in 1989 on the album White Limozeen, this song showcases the heartfelt storytelling that defined much of her career. It embodies the classic country tradition of expressing deep emotions through vivid imagery. Playing it can feel like stepping into a tender, reflective moment.

AI-written from these sources:Yellow Roses (Dolly Parton song) — Wikipedia ↗Dolly Parton — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 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 Dolly Parton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

D G A7 G D G D A7 D

[Verse]

D G

Hello you said the day we met, handing me a yellow rose

A7 G D

You asked me out, And to your surprise, and to mine I said I'd go

I thought it so romantic, And I found you sweet and bold

D A7 D

Though we'd only met, I still said yes to a single yellow rose

D G

And for years to come you were the one to sleep with me at night

A7 G D

To laugh and talk and share my thoughts and hold me when I'd cry

And on every occasion and for no good reason too

D A7 D

A big bouquet or a single yellow rose was sent from you

[Chorus]

D G D

Yellow roses, the color of sunshine

A7 D

You loved me at one time, why did you have to go

G D

Yellow roses, are you sending your new love

A7 D

My bright yellow rose buds, I still love you so

[Verse]

D G

I never see a yellow rose that I didn't think of you

A7 G D

It's still my favorite flower, Though the yellow's turned to blue

The day you left my teardrops fell, upon your farewell not

D A7 D

You said goodbye like you said hello, with a single yellow rose

[Chorus]

D G D

Yellow roses, the color of sunshine

A7 D

You loved me at one time, why did you have to go

G D

Yellow roses, are you sending your new love

A7 D

My bright yellow rose buds, I still love you so

D G D

Yellow roses, the color of sunshine

A7 D

You loved me at one time, why did you have to go

G D

Yellow roses, are you sending your new love

A7 D

My bright yellow rose buds, I still love you so

About Yellow Roses Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Yellow Roses by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Yellow Roses chords”, “Yellow Roses guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton 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 D, G, A7, A.

FAQ — Yellow Roses by Dolly Parton

How do I play "Yellow Roses" by Dolly Parton on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Yellow Roses" by Dolly Parton 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 Dolly Parton free?

Yes. The chords for "Yellow Roses" by Dolly Parton 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 Dolly Parton with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Dolly Parton below.

What key is "Yellow Roses" in?

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