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Roy Rogers

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 16Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

e|-------------------------------------------------|
B|--1----------------------------------------------|
G|-------------------------------------------------|
D|--2---2-0-------------------2-0------------------|
A|--3----------------0--2--3------3------0-2-3-----|
E|-----------3-----3----------------3--3-----------|
[Verse 1]
CSometimes you dream, Gsometimes it seems
GThere's nothing there at allC  
You Amjust seem older than Emyesterday
And you're Fwaiting for tomorrow to Gcall
You Cdraw to the curtain and Gone thing's for certain
You're Gcozy in your little roomC  
The Amcarpet's all paid for God Embless the TV
Let's Fgo shoot a hole in the Gmoon
[Chorus]
Oh, and CRoy Rogers is Driding tonight
ReFturning to our silver Cscreens
GComic book characters Cnever grow old
FEvergreen heroes whose Dstories were Gtold
Oh the Amgreat sequin cowboy who Emsings of the plains
Of Froundups and rustlers and Dhome on the Grange
AmTurn on the TV, Emshut out the lights Roy FRogers is Griding CtonCsus4ightC  
[Verse 2]
CNine o'clock mornings, Gfive o'clock evenings
I'd liven the pace if I Ccould
Oh I'd Amrather have a ham in my Emsandwich than cheese
But comFplaining wouldn't do any Ggood
Lay Cback in my armchair, Gclose eyes and think clear
I can hear hoof beats aChead
AmRoy and Trigger have Emjust hit the hilltop
While the Fwife and the kids are in Gbed
[Chorus]
Oh, and CRoy Rogers is Driding tonight
ReFturning to our silver Cscreens
GComic book characters Cnever grow old
FEvergreen heroes whose Dstories were Gtold
Oh the Amgreat sequin cowboy who Emsings of the plains
Of Froundups and rustlers and Dhome on the Grange
AmTurn on the TV, Emshut out the lights Roy FRogers is Griding CtonCsus4ightC  

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The story behind the song

This song is found on Elton John's iconic 1973 double album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. While the album is widely celebrated for its commercial success and critical acclaim, this particular track offers a moment of reflection amidst the grandeur. It plays like a quiet, personal story unfolding, inviting the player to step into a more intimate emotional landscape.

AI-written from these sources:Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — Wikipedia ↗Elton John — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Roy Rogers

by Elton John

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Csus4

e|-------------------------------------------------|

B|--1----------------------------------------------|

G|-------------------------------------------------|

D|--2---2-0-------------------2-0------------------|

A|--3----------------0--2--3------3------0-2-3-----|

E|-----------3-----3----------------3--3-----------|

[Verse 1]

C G

Sometimes you dream, sometimes it seems

G C

There's nothing there at all

Am Em

You just seem older than yesterday

F G

And you're waiting for tomorrow to call

C G

You draw to the curtain and one thing's for certain

G C

You're cozy in your little room

Am Em

The carpet's all paid for God bless the TV

F G

Let's go shoot a hole in the moon

[Chorus]

C D

Oh, and Roy Rogers is riding tonight

F C

Returning to our silver screens

G C

Comic book characters never grow old

F D G

Evergreen heroes whose stories were told

Am Em

Oh the great sequin cowboy who sings of the plains

F D G

Of roundups and rustlers and home on the range

Am Em F G C Csus4 C

Turn on the TV, shut out the lights Roy Rogers is riding tonight

[Verse 2]

C G

Nine o'clock mornings, five o'clock evenings

I'd liven the pace if I could

Am Em

Oh I'd rather have a ham in my sandwich than cheese

F G

But complaining wouldn't do any good

C G

Lay back in my armchair, close eyes and think clear

I can hear hoof beats ahead

Am Em

Roy and Trigger have just hit the hilltop

F G

While the wife and the kids are in bed

[Chorus]

C D

Oh, and Roy Rogers is riding tonight

F C

Returning to our silver screens

G C

Comic book characters never grow old

F D G

Evergreen heroes whose stories were told

Am Em

Oh the great sequin cowboy who sings of the plains

F D G

Of roundups and rustlers and home on the range

Am Em F G C Csus4 C

Turn on the TV, shut out the lights Roy Rogers is riding tonight

About Roy Rogers Chords by Elton John

Learn how to play Roy Rogers by Elton John with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Roy Rogers chords”, “Roy Rogers guitar chords”, or “Elton John Roy Rogers 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 Roy Rogers chords and for experienced players who want accurate Roy Rogers lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include B, G, D, A, E, C.

FAQ — Roy Rogers by Elton John

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The chords for "Roy Rogers" show the original chord names (including B, G, D, A, E, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.