Rose Tattoo Chords – Dropkick Murphys

Rose Tattoo Chords – Dropkick Murphys

[Intro]
Am F C G
Am F C G

[Verse]

Am        F           C        G
The pictures tell the story, this life had many shades
Am       F              C               G
I’d wake up every morning and before I’d start each day
Am       F             C           G
I’d take a drag from last night’s cigarette
              Am        F
That smoldered in its tray
     C             G               Am
Down a little something and then be on my way

[Verse]

Am         F             C              G
I traveled far and wide and laid this head in many ports
Am         F             C               G
I was guided by a compass, I saw beauty to the north
Am         F         C             G
I drew the tales of many lives and wore the faces of my own
Am         F              C             G
I had these memories all around me so I wouldn’t be alone

[Chorus]

       C         G             Am
Some may be from showing up
    F       C           G
Others are from growing up
         C           G        Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
         F         C       G
I ain’t winning no one over
         F           C       G
I wear it just for you
         F              C         G                Am
I’ve got your name written here in a rose tattoo

[Interlude]
Am F C G
Am F C G

[Verse]

Am         F              C             G
This one’s for the mighty sea, mischief, gold, and piracy
Am         F              C               G
This one’s for the man that raised me, taught me sacrifice and bravery
Am           F           C                G
This one’s for our favorite game, black and gold, we wave the flag
Am         F              C           G
This one’s for my family name, with pride I wear it to the grave

[Chorus]

       C         G             Am
Some may be from showing up
    F       C           G
Others are from growing up
         C           G        Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
         F         C       G
I ain’t winning no one over
         F           C       G
I wear it just for you
         F              C         G                Am
I’ve got your name written here in a rose tattoo

[Bridge]

F                C             G
This one’s for the ones who stood their ground
F                 C             G
For Tommy and Gina who never backed down
F               C             G
For the fire in your belly and the strength in your heart
      F               C             G             Am
This one’s for you wherever you are

[Solo]
Am F C G
Am F C G
Am F C G
F C G Am

[Chorus – Reprise]

       C         G             Am
Some may be from showing up
    F       C           G
Others are from growing up
         C           G        Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
         F         C       G
I ain’t winning no one over
         F           C       G
I wear it just for you
         F              C         G                Am
I’ve got your name written here in a rose tattoo
         F              C         G                Am
I’ve got your name written here in a rose tattoo

[Outro]
Am F C G
Am F C G
Am (let ring)