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Contemplation Rose

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[Chords]
F6   X 3 3 2 3 X
C/B  X 2 2 0 1 0
[Intro]
Am  G   F   C     C C/B Am
Am  G   F   F F6 C     C C/B Am
[Verse]
Am           G
Puerto Rican Nursery Rhymes
F                      C     C C/B Am
Angels in the snow and thyme
Am                              G
And I'm keeping my mind on that rose
                  F          F F6 C    C C/B Am
In a church in Spanish Harlem
Am                   G
Got Watchtowers and Awakes for free
F                       C         C C/B Am
In the laundromats for you and me
Am                              G
But you can't take me down that way
             F     F F6 C   C C/B Am
As I'm not sinking
Am             G
And if we go down one time
F                             C        C C/B Am
Next time's not gonna be the last time
Am                          G
And I'm contemplating that rose
                         F    F F6 C   C C/B Am
In a church in Spanish Harlem
[Interlude]
Am  G   F   C     C C/B Am
Am  G   F   F F6 C     C C/B Am
Am             G
Didn't I bring you precious gifts
F                       C     C C/B Am
Come to kiss you on the lips
Am              G
Did not even appear
              F    F F6 C   C C/B Am
To beg your pardon
Am                 G
To lay out in the morning sun
F             C      C C/B Am
Feel the cool breeze and the one
G               F        F F6 C    C C/B Am
Right there in, in my garden
              G
Puerto Rican Nursery Rhymes
F                                C             C C/B Am
And angels, and angels, and the snow and thyme
                                 G
But I'm keeping my mind on that rose
                    F         F F6 C    C C/B Am
In a church in Spanish Harlem
Am                            G
Yeah, and if we go, if we go down one time
F                               C      C C/B Am
The next time will not be the last time, and I'm
Am                   G
Keeping my mind on that, contemplating that rose
F                            C       C C/B Am
Up in a church in Spanish Harlem
Am             G
And if we go down one time, you know
F                  C                    C C/B Am
The next time it won't be the last time
                             G
And I'm contemplating that rose
                         F    F F6 C    C C/B Am
In a church in Spanish Harlem
Am                           G
And I'm contemplating that rose
                         F    F F6 C    C C/B Am
In a church in Spanish Harlem
Am                           G
And I'm contemplating, and I'm contemplating that rose
                         F    F F6 C    C C/B Am
In a church in Spanish Harlem
Am                           G
And I'm contemplating that rose
                         F    F F6 C    C C/B Am
In a church in Spanish Harlem
Am                           G
And I'm contemplating that rose
                     F                         C
In a church, in a church in Spanish Harlem

Contemplation Rose chords and lyrics

Free chords for Contemplation Rose by Van Morrison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Chords]
F6   X 3 3 2 3 X
C/B  X 2 2 0 1 0
[Intro]
Am  G   F   C     C C/B Am
Am  G   F   F F6 C     C C/B Am
[Verse]
[Interlude]
Am  G   F   C     C C/B Am
Am  G   F   F F6 C     C C/B Am

Contemplation Rose Chords by Van Morrison

Learn how to play Contemplation Rose by Van Morrison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Contemplation Rose chords”, “Contemplation Rose guitar chords”, or “Van Morrison Contemplation Rose 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 Contemplation Rose chords and for experienced players who want accurate Contemplation Rose lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F6, C/B, Am, G, F, C.

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How do I play "Contemplation Rose" by Van Morrison on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Contemplation Rose" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Contemplation Rose"?

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

Is "Contemplation Rose" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Contemplation Rose" in?

The chords for "Contemplation Rose" show the original chord names (including F6, C/B, Am, G, F, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.