Rosie Strike Back Chords
Rosie Strike Back by Eliza Gilkyson is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C with a capo on the 4st fret. It uses the chords C, G, F, Am and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
th Fret
Intro: C G C G F C
G Am
He's a bruiser, he loves to tease you
F C
He's a loser, you think he needs you
You always come back
G C G C
You always come back for more
G Am
He winds up tight, out all night
F C
Been drinking, now he's looking for a fight
He knocks you down
G C G
You don't even know what for
C G Am
Rosie strike back, Rosie strike back
F C
Hit the road and never look back
G C G F C
You can't suffer your whole life living like that
G Am
Get going, don't pack
F C
Take the baby and the clothes on your back
G C G C
Keep walking Rosie, strike back
G
You think he's changing, weeks pass
Am F C
His anger lies coiled like a snake in the grass
The time will come
G C G C
When he takes it all out on you (Keep walking Rosie)
G Am
He throws punches, you bear with him
F C
Don't take it on you, Rosie, don't be his victim
G
You can't carry the blame
C G
For what he's putting you through
C G Am
Rosie strike back, Rosie strike back
F C
Hit the road and never look back
G C G F C
You can't suffer your whole life living like that (Keep walking Rosie)
G Am
Get going, don't pack
F C
Take the baby and the clothes on your back
G C
Keep walking Rosie, strike back
Bridge:
Am G C
Don't take his world on your shoulder
Am G Am
Don't let your heart grow much colder
F D
There's people out there who can help you
If you let them help you, hey, Rosie
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