Licks & Riffs : Lee Ann Rimes - The Rose


Some of the best tunes follow the simplest of chord patterns. Here's the chord progression for LeAnn Rimes' comeback hit 'The Rose' (originally by Bette Midler).

It follows a simple I - V - IV - V - I pattern. In the key of D, that makes:

D - A - G(9) - A - D

Notice how in this example, the A is held throughout at the top. It's common to both D and A chords, but creates a poignant 'crush' on the G chord to form a G9 chord.



LeAnn Rimes - The Rose





Chords Used in Lee Ann Rimes - The Rose





Sheet Music to Purchase by LeAnn Rimes



LeAnn Rimes: You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs Performed by LeAnn Rimes. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Contemporary country and adult contemporary. 52 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Warner Brothers. (WB.PF9737)
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The Rose (Easy Piano) Performed by Bette Midler. By Amanda McBroom. Edited by Carol Cuellar. Arranged by Dan Coates. Easy piano sheet music: Easy piano arrangements. Level: easy piano. 4 pages. Published by Warner Brothers. (PC0068)
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Bette Midler: The Rose Performed by Bette Midler, composed by Amanda Mcbroom. For voice, piano and guitar chords. From the Twentieth Century-Fox motion picture "The Rose". Format: piano/vocal/chords single. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Movies, adult contemporary and pop vocal. C Major. 5 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Warner Brothers. (WB.VS1940)
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LeAnn Rimes, Trisha Yearwood: How Do I Live Performed by LeAnn Rimes, Trisha Yearwood, composed by Diane Warren. For voice, piano and guitar chords. From the Touchstone motion picture "ConAir". Format: piano/vocal/chords single. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Movies and country pop. Series: Original Sheet Music. 5 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Warner Brothers. (WB.PV97115)
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LeAnn Rimes: Blue Performed by LeAnn Rimes, composed by Bill Mack. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords single. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Contemporary country and adult contemporary. A Major. 4 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Warner Brothers. (WB.PV96117)
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LeAnn Rimes: LeAnn Rimes Performed by LeAnn Rimes. For voice, piano and guitar chords. Format: piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. Contemporary country and adult contemporary. 48 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Warner Brothers. (WB.PFM0004)
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