Rest Rose chords
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[Intro]
C Am G F x1
C Am F x1
[Verse 1]
C
You should really get some rest rose,
Am
you've been up all night.
F
And I love the way your arms pose
C
for window pane sunlight.
You keep me calm and strong
Am
when I've had enough,
F
and when the bodies meet palms babe
C
how the heavens open up.
[Chorus]
F
Sweet girl I feel like quitin
C
cus I'm tired of missing home,
G
but the moments I am with you
Am
my home begins to roam.
F
And the northwest cold in the winter
C
it'll chill you to your core.
G Am
I have never died Rose but I've seen heaven before
[Bridge]
C Am F C
[Verse 2]
I thought everyone that liked me
Am
was too old or dead.
F
And you make my knees weak
C
and my pale face red.
Red like a rose dear
Am
in the spring when they grow here,
F
and I've got no fear
C
which ever way these days steer.
[Chorus]
F
Sweet girl I feel like quitin
C
cus I'm tired of missing home,
G
but the moments I am with you
Am
my home begins to roam.
F
And the northwest cold in the winter
C
it'll chill you to your core.
G Am
I have never died Rose but I've seen heaven before
[Bridge]
C Am F C
[Verse 3]
I know you're tired babe,
Am
Im tired too.
F
So won't you settle on down
C
with someone just like you.
[Chorus]
F
Sweet girl I feel like quitin
C
cus I'm tired of missing home,
G
but the moments I am with you
Am
my home begins to roam.
F
And the northwest cold in the winter
C
it'll chill you to your core.
G Am
I have never died Rose but I've seen heaven before
[Bridge]
C Am F C
[Verse 4]
You should really get some rest rose,
Am
you've been up all night.
F
Waitin for me to come home
C
when the dust breaks light.
How to play "Rest Rose" by Bryan Zach on guitar.
For beginners, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the chord shapes
and transitions before diving into the song. This piece uses a handful of
chords: C, Am, G, and F. Practice these chords individually, then practice
switching between them smoothly.
Intro and Verse Chord Progression:
The song starts with an intro progression that sets the mood. Play each
chord for one measure, maintaining a steady rhythm:
C Am G F (x1)
C Am F (x1)
For the verses, the chord progression is similar to the intro but focuses
more on storytelling through its lyrics. Pay attention to the lyrics and
how they sync with the chords:
C
"You should really get some rest rose,"
Am
"you've been up all night."
F
"And I love the way your arms pose"
C
"for window pane sunlight."
Chorus Chord Progression:
The chorus introduces a slight change in progression and energy. Strum
with a bit more force here to emphasize the emotional lift:
F
"Sweet girl I feel like quitting"
C
"cus I'm tired of missing home,"
G
"but the moments I am with you"
Am
"my home begins to roam."
Bridge:
The bridge simplifies to cycling through the chords without lyrics, giving
a momentary instrumental break. It's a good place to practice the smooth
transition between chords:
C Am F C
Song Structure:
Understanding the song's structure helps in memorizing the chords and
lyrics. The structure follows Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, and repeats
this pattern with slight variations in lyrics.
Lyrics Meaning:
"Rest Rose" seems to be a deeply personal and reflective song. It touches
on themes of love, longing, and the idea of home being not a place but a
person. The chorus, "Sweet girl I feel like quitting cause I'm tired of
missing home, but the moments I am with you my home begins to roam,"
beautifully encapsulates the feeling of finding solace and home in another
person. The recurring motif of 'rest' and the imagery of roses suggest a
desire for peace and beauty in the midst of life's challenges.