[Verse 1]
Am Dm
Way back on the mountain in our deeply forest hill
E Am
Where me and my true love we said I do
Am Dm
But nothing lasts forever in today’s world though it seems
E
When there’s so much evil when there’s so much evil
[Verse 2]
Am Dm
When there’s a witch that is on your back
E Am
Makes it feel like the night will attack
E Am Dm
You got a witch that is on your back
E Am E Am
Makes me feel like a heart attack oh oh a heart attack
[Interlude]
Am Dm E Am E Am E
e|------0--0-0--0---------1-1--1-0-----------------|--------------------------:|---------------|
B|----------------3--3-3------------------------0--|--1--1-1--1-1--1------1---:|---------------|
G|-2--2-----------2-----------------1------1--1----|--2--2-2--2-2--2-1--1-2---:|---1--1--------|
D|----------------------------------2--------------|--2--2-2--2-2--2-2--2-2---:|---2--2--------|
A|----------------------------------2--------------|-----------------2--2-----:|---2--2--------|
E|-------------------------------------0--0--------|--------------------------:|---------------|
1 2
Am C Dm E x2
[Verse 3]
Am
One day that rain it started and it
Dm E
never stopped no it never stopped but now I
Am C
Knew with just one glance that
Dm E Am
dam it couldn’t hold one more drop
C
I thought we would die together with your
Dm E
hand in mine your hand in mine
[Verse 4]
Dm E Am
But you went back to Rosemary
Dm E Am
You went up on the hillside
Dm E Am
Way back in the mountains
Dm E Am
where Rosemary she waits for you
Dm E Am
Where Rosemary she waits for you
[Interlude]
Am Am Am Am C C C Dm Dm Dm Dm
e|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------1-1-----1-1-----1-1-----1-1|
B|----1-1------1-1----1-1----1-1----1-1------1-1----1-1---------------------------3-3-----3-3-----3-3-----3-3|
G|----2-2------2-2----2-2----2-2----0-0------0-0-0--0-0---------------0-----------2-2-----2-2-----2-2-----2-2|
D|----2-2-0h2--2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2-0h2--2-2----2-2------------0-----------0---------------0-------------|
A|-0---------------0------2------3-----------------------------0h2---2--2-3-0----------0---------------0-----|
E|-------------------------------------------------------0-2-3-----------------------------------------------|
Am Am Am Am C C C C G G G
e|---------------------------------------------------------------3-3------3-3----3-3--|
B|----1-1------1-1----1-1----1-1----1-1------1-1----1-1---1-1----0-0------0-0----0-0--|
G|----2-2------2-2----2-2----2-2----0-0------0-0----0-0---0-0----0-0------0-0----0-0--|
D|-2--2-2------2-2-2--2-2----2-2----2-2-0h2--2-2----2-2---2-2-----------------0-------|
A|---------0--------------0------3---------------3------3------------0h2--------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------3-----------------------|
Dm Dm Dm Dm
e|--------1-1----1-1----1-1----1-1|
B|--------3-3----3-3----3-3----3-3|
G|--------2-2----2-2----2-2----2-2|
D|-----0-------------0------------|
A|-2-3--------0-------------0-----|
E|--------------------------------|
[Verse 5]
Am C
I thought that when I awoke that would
G Dm
Be my last day yodelayoo
Am C
I thought when that river came it would
G Dm
Carry me away
[Verse 6]
Dm E Am
I’m alive so I went back in the mountains
Dm E Am
I went up on the hillside
Dm E Am
I went to Rosemary’s where I’m
Dm E Am
Killing both of you
Dm E Am
So now I made me a garden and I
Dm E Am
Dug it in the morning
Dm Am
But underneath that flower bush
Dm E Am
Rosemary waits for you well
Dm E Am
Rosemary waits for you
[Verse 7]
Am Dm
I killed that witch that was on my back
E Am
No more feel like the night will attack
Am Dm
I killed that witch that was on my back
[Outro]
E Am
Oh I feel like I can relax
E Am
Like I can relax
E Am E Am
Like I can relax
"Rosemary" by Ferrell Sierra tells a tale of love, betrayal, and mystical
undertones, set against the backdrop of mountainous terrain. Here's a
narrative guide to playing the song on guitar, focusing on the emotional
journey the chords and lyrics convey.
Intro: Setting the Scene
The song begins with an intro that alternates between G, Em, and D,
creating a sense of anticipation and setting the tone for the story about
to unfold. These chords offer a gentle introduction, inviting the listener
into the narrative's setting.
Verse 1: The Love Story Begins
In the first verse, you're introduced to a love story set on a mountain,
with Am and Dm painting a picture of a secluded life. E adds a touch
of longing, culminating back in Am. This part of the song establishes
the setting and the initial bliss of the couple.
Verse 2: The Conflict
The story takes a dark turn with the introduction of a witch, symbolizing
troubles or third-party interference in the relationship. The progression
from Am to Dm, then E, and back to Am, reflects the growing tension and fear.
Interlude: A Musical Reflection
An interlude follows, providing a moment to reflect on the story's emotions.
The tablature suggests a complex melody, but at its heart, the sequence
of Am, Dm, and E chords continues to explore the narrative's depth,
adding layers to the tale.
Verse 3: The Storm
The rain starts, a metaphor for challenges that never seem to end.
Am, C, Dm, and E illustrate the escalation of the narrative's conflict,
with the dam about to break, symbolizing a pivotal moment in the story.
Verse 4 & 5: Return and Resolution
These verses detail a return to Rosemary and the resolution of the conflict.
The protagonist finds strength and closure, moving from Dm to E and Am,
signifying a journey back to the roots and a confrontation with the past.
The Garden: A New Beginning
The song concludes with the protagonist overcoming their adversary,
symbolized by the witch. The garden represents a new beginning, with
Am, C, G, Dm, and E telling of recovery and moving forward.
Outro: A Sense of Peace
The outro brings the song to a close on a note of relaxation and peace,
a stark contrast to the tension and conflict of the earlier verses.
The repetition of Am and E chords underlines the narrative's resolution
and the protagonist's newfound tranquility.
Playing Tips
- Emphasize the mood of each section with your strumming pattern.
For instance, gentle strums for the introspective parts and more
pronounced strumming during the narrative's climactic moments.
- Pay attention to the emotional journey of the chords. Each transition
is not just a change in harmony but a step forward in the story.
- Let the story guide your expression. The chords and lyrics are intertwined,
each chord progression mirroring a chapter in the tale.
