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

For The Roses

Chords

4.16 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

*CAPO 3*
Tuning: GGDGBD (after addition of capo)
Chords:
Am7: X22010
C/G: 00504X
F/G: 00654X
Gb5: 005050
G: 008760
Open G: 000000
G/Cm: 00404X
Gsus4: 000868
G6b5: 00505X
G7: 00600X
Gm7sus4: 000646
Intro:
Pattern 1
D ---------
B ---------
G ---------
D -------0-
G -0-6-8---
G ---------
 Gsus4–  G– G6b5 –  Gb5– G/Cm  
Open  G–  C/G– Open G  
Pattern 1
                Gsus4                 GG6b5
I    heard it in the wind last night
It sounded like Gb5ap-plause
G/Cm  
    Did you get a round resounding
        Open G          C/G – Open G - Pattern 1
For you way   up here?
Gsus4Seems like many dim Gyears ago
G6b5          Gb5  
Since I heard that face to face or
G/Cm  
    Seen you face to face
                     Open        G   C/G– Open G  
Though tonight I can feel  you here
Pattern 1  Gm7sus4
        I  get    these notes on butterflies and
                        Gsus4Open G  
     Lilac sprays from girls who   just have to
Am7Tell me theF/Gy  saw G7you F/Gsome-G7where
 F/G–  G7(3x)
 F/G– F6/G  
In some office sits a poet
And he trembles as he sings
And he asks some guy
To circulate his soul around
On your mark red ribbon runner
The caressing rev of motors
Finely tuned like fancy women
In thirties evening gowns
Up the charts, off to the airport
Your name’s in the news
Everything’s first class
The lights go down, and
It’s just you up there
Getting them to feel like that
Remember the days when you used to sit
And make up your tunes for love
And pour your simple sorrow
To the soundhole and your knee
And now you’re seen on giant screens
And at parties for the press
And for people who have slices of you
From the company
They toss around your latest golden egg
Speculation- well, who’s to know
If the next one in the nest
Will glitter for them so
I guess I seem ungrateful
With my teeth sunk in the hand
That brings me things
I really can’t give up just yet
Now I sit up here, the critic
And they introduce some band
But they seem so much confetti
Looking at them from my TV set
Oh, the power and the glory
Just when you’re getting a taste for worship
They start bringing out the hammers
And the boards and the nails
I heard it in the wind last night
It sounded like applause
Chilly now, end of summer
No more shiny hot nights
It was just the arbutus rustling
And the bumping of the logs
        G/Cm  
And the moon swept down black water
        Open G  
Like an emp- -ty spotlight

All chords in this song (9)

The story behind the song

Joni Mitchell is celebrated for her deeply personal lyrics and unconventional musical compositions, often blending folk with pop, jazz, and rock. This song arrives from an artist known for crafting influential music and exploring complex themes within her work. Playing it, you connect with a legacy of introspective and artful songwriting.

AI-written from these sources:Joni Mitchell — 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

For The Roses

by Joni Mitchell

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Am7

C/G

F/G

Gb5

Gsus4

*CAPO 3*

Tuning: GGDGBD (after addition of capo)

Chords:

Am7

: X22010

C/G

: 00504X

F/G

: 00654X

Gb5

: 005050

: 008760

Open G: 000000

G Cm

/: 00404X

Gsus4

: 000868

G6b5: 00505X

: 00600X

Gm7sus4: 000646

Intro:

Pattern 1

D ---------

B ---------

G ---------

D -------0-

G -0-6-8---

G ---------

Gsus4 G Gb5 G Cm

– – G6b5 – – /

G C/G G

Open – – Open

Pattern 1

Gsus4 G

G6b5

I heard it in the wind last night

Gb5

It sounded like ap-plause

G Cm

Did you get a round resounding

Open G C/G – Open G - Pattern 1

For you way up here?

Gsus4 G

Seems like many dim years ago

Gb5

G6b5

Since I heard that face to face or

G Cm

Seen you face to face

G C/G G

Open – Open

Though tonight I can feel you here

Pattern 1 Gm7sus4

I get these notes on butterflies and

Gsus4 G

Open

Lilac sprays from girls who just have to

Am7 F/G G7 F/G G7

Tell me they saw you some-where

F/G G7

– (3x)

F/G F6 G

– /

In some office sits a poet

And he trembles as he sings

And he asks some guy

To circulate his soul around

On your mark red ribbon runner

The caressing rev of motors

Finely tuned like fancy women

In thirties evening gowns

Up the charts, off to the airport

Your name’s in the news

Everything’s first class

The lights go down, and

It’s just you up there

Getting them to feel like that

Remember the days when you used to sit

And make up your tunes for love

And pour your simple sorrow

To the soundhole and your knee

And now you’re seen on giant screens

And at parties for the press

And for people who have slices of you

From the company

They toss around your latest golden egg

Speculation- well, who’s to know

If the next one in the nest

Will glitter for them so

I guess I seem ungrateful

With my teeth sunk in the hand

That brings me things

I really can’t give up just yet

Now I sit up here, the critic

And they introduce some band

But they seem so much confetti

Looking at them from my TV set

Oh, the power and the glory

Just when you’re getting a taste for worship

They start bringing out the hammers

And the boards and the nails

I heard it in the wind last night

It sounded like applause

Chilly now, end of summer

No more shiny hot nights

It was just the arbutus rustling

And the bumping of the logs

G Cm

And the moon swept down black water

Open

Like an emp- -ty spotlight

About For The Roses Chords by Joni Mitchell

Learn how to play For The Roses by Joni Mitchell with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “For The Roses chords”, “For The Roses guitar chords”, or “Joni Mitchell For The 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 For The Roses chords and for experienced players who want accurate For The Roses lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am7, C/G, F/G, Gb5, G, Cm.

FAQ — For The Roses by Joni Mitchell

How do I play "For The Roses" by Joni Mitchell on guitar?

Open the free chords for "For The Roses" by Joni Mitchell 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 "For The Roses" by Joni Mitchell free?

Yes. The chords for "For The Roses" by Joni Mitchell are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "For The Roses" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "For The Roses"?

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

Is "For The Roses" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "For The Roses" by Joni Mitchell with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Joni Mitchell below.

What key is "For The Roses" in?

The chords for "For The Roses" show the original chord names (including Am7, C/G, F/G, Gb5, G, Cm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.