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Roxanne

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[Verse 1]
Em     Bm            Cmaj7                 Bm7
Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light
 Am7              D
Those days are over
                    Em
You don’t have to sell your body to the night
Em     Bm            Cmaj7                 Bm7
Roxanne, you don’t have to wear that dress tonight
 Am7              D
Walk the streets for money
              Em
You don’t care if it’s wrong or if it’s right
[Chorus]
Am7    D                       Em
Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light
Am7    D                       Em
Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light
 Em F#5 G                       D
          Put on the red light, put on the red light
 Em                                   G
Put on the red light, put on the red light
D                                        Em
Put on the red light, oh
[Verse 2]
Em                       Bm
I loved you since I knew ya
Cmaj7                  Bm7
I wouldn’t talk damn to ya
Am7                           D
I have to tell you just how I feel
            Em
I won’t share you with another boy
Em                       Bm
I know my mind is made up
Am7                           D
So put away your make up
Am7                   D                     Em
Told you once I won’t tell you again it’s a bad way
[Chorus]
        Am7    D                       Em
Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light
Am7    D                       Em
Roxanne, you don’t have to put on the red light
 Em F#5 G                       D
          Put on the red light, put on the red light
 Em                                   G
Put on the red light, put on the red light
D                                        Em
Put on the red light, oh

Roxanne chords and lyrics

Free chords for Roxanne by Sting. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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Roxanne Chords by Sting

Learn how to play Roxanne by Sting with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Roxanne chords”, “Roxanne guitar chords”, or “Sting Roxanne 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 Roxanne chords and for experienced players who want accurate Roxanne lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Bm, Cmaj7, Bm7, Am7, D.

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Can I transpose "Roxanne" to a different key?

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

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

Is "Roxanne" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Roxanne" in?

The chords for "Roxanne" show the original chord names (including Em, Bm, Cmaj7, Bm7, Am7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.