We Were Rock And Roll Chords
We Were Rock And Roll by Janelle Monae is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Fm with a capo on the 1st fret. It uses the chords Em, G, Am, Bm, C and D. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Em G Am Em
verse 1
Em
I remember ‘round Autumn time
G
I smell the breeze, I feel the sun
Am
Old memories come back to me
Em
The way we used to dance, the way you clapped your hands
Em
And I remember the smell of guns
G
War lived in me, but love finally won
Am
I've been delayed, I've been denied
Bm
And then you came around and took the crown
Em
We were unbreakable
G
We were like rock & roll
Am
We were like a king and queen
Em
I want you to know
Em
No matter how the story's told,
G
We were like rock & roll
Am
We were unbreakable
Em
I want you to know
verse 2
Em
I remember a time alone
G
Wanted to dance, locked in your arms
Am
Your melody stays haunting on me
Em
You were twenty-one and thought we owned the sun
Em
And I remember our plan to run
G
My rebel ways and your utter nonsense
Am
We’d go insane, but it felt so fun
Bm
And now your queen is home to take your throne
Em
We were unbreakable
G
We were like rock & roll
Am
We were like a king and queen
Em
I want you to know
Em
No matter how the story's told,
G
We were like rock & roll
Am
We were unbreakable
Em
I want you to know
BRIDGE
Em
Now help me say it’s alright
G
You help me say it’s alright
Am
Say it’s alright, alright
Em
Say it’s alright
Em
Now, help me say it’s alright
G
Ooh alright Uh-huh
Am
Say it’s alright, alright
Em
Say it's alright
GUITAR SOLO
Em
Kellindo, help me sing it louder!
G Am Em
Help me sing it louder!
Em G
Ohhh!
Am Em
We had an incredible, unshakeable, unbreakable love
Em
Yeah, say it's alright
G
You are my rock & roll
Am Em
We had an incredible, unshakeable, unbreakable love, yeah
C D G
So, what are you gonna do? (Wanna be your rock & roll)
Em C
Down in Mexico (You were just my rock & roll)
D G
Off in Paris, France (We taught poets how to dance)
Em C
Then back to Tokyo (And it was sake in Japan)
D G
When Jamaica got way too cold (and your kisses warmed the sand)
Em C
And every time I beat for you (Wanna be your rock & roll)
D G
So, what are we gonna do? (So, what you gonna do?)
Em
‘Cause I remember you (Because I remember you)
C D G Em (x4 or until fade)