Rosalyn

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David Bowie - Rosalyn
Album - Pin Ups
Originally by The Pretty Things
Intro: F   F   Eb   Eb   C   C   Bb  Bb  
F F Eb Eb C C Bb Bb
F F Eb Eb C C Bb Bb
F F Eb Eb C C Bb Bb
CHey Rosalyn, tell me where you've been
Hey Rosalyn, tell me where you've been
All the night and all the day
Hide and seek's the game you play
Treat me as sure as sin
COh BbRosaClyn, Cyeah BbRosaClyn
CHey Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
Hey Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
When I'm holding you so tight
It's so hard to say goodnight
It's you that I love now can't you see
CDo you Bbreally Clove me, Cdo you Bblove me Ctrue
CDo you Bbreally Clove me RosaClynBb  C  
CYeah Bbgotta Cknow, Cyeah Bbgotta Cknow
CYeah Bbgotta Cknow RosaClynBb  C  
Solo: C  
C Bb C C Bb C
F G F C Bb
F G F C Bb C
CHey Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
Hey Rosalyn, you're the girl for me
When I'm holding you so tight
It's so hard to say goodnight
It's you that I love now can't you see
CDo you Bbreally Clove me, Cdo you Bblove me Ctrue
CDo you Bbreally Clove me RosaClynBb  C  
CYeah Bbgotta Cknow, Cyeah Bbgotta Cknow
CYeah Bbgotta Cknow RosaClynBb  C  
CYeah Bbgotta Cknow, Cyeah Bbgotta Cknow
CYeah Bbgotta Cknow RosaClynBb  C  
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The story behind the song

David Bowie's rendition of "Rosalyn" appears on his album Pin Ups. Bowie was known for his frequent reinvention and visual presentation, often referred to as the "chameleon of rock," with his music, stagecraft, and fashion significantly impacting popular culture. While the original song was the debut single for the British rock band Pretty Things, featuring a Bo Diddley-style lead guitar and prominent slide guitar, Bowie's cover brings his unique artistic vision to the track. Playing this song can channel the spirit of an artist who constantly explored new sounds and personas.

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