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Every Rose Has Its Thorn Chords

Poison Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Every Rose Has Its Thorn Chords – Guitar

Poison’s power ballad is one of the most iconic acoustic songs in rock history. Written by Bret Michaels in a laundromat, this song proves that simple chords can create timeless music.

Power Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Start with gentle arpeggiated chords and build to strumming in the chorus. The intro is a classic G to C progression. Let the emotions flow through your playing for authentic delivery.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We both lie silently still in the dead of the night

G C

Although we both lie close together, we feel miles apart inside

G C

Was it something I said or something I did

G C

Did my words not come out right

D C

Though I tried not to hurt you, though I tried

But I guess that’s why they say

Chorus

G C

Every rose has its thorn

G C

Just like every night has its dawn

Em C G D

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song

G C

Every rose has its thorn

Verse 2

G C

I listen to our favorite song playing on the radio

G C

Hear the DJ say love’s a game of easy come and easy go

G C

But I wonder does he know, has he ever felt like this

D C

And I know that you’d be here right now if I could’ve let you know somehow

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Every Rose Has Its Thorn Chords – Ukulele

Poison’s power ballad is one of the most iconic acoustic songs in rock history. Written by Bret Michaels in a laundromat, this song proves that simple chords can create timeless music.

Power Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Start with gentle arpeggiated chords and build to strumming in the chorus. The intro is a classic G to C progression. Let the emotions flow through your playing for authentic delivery.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We both lie silently still in the dead of the night

G C

Although we both lie close together, we feel miles apart inside

G C

Was it something I said or something I did

G C

Did my words not come out right

D C

Though I tried not to hurt you, though I tried

But I guess that’s why they say

Chorus

G C

Every rose has its thorn

G C

Just like every night has its dawn

Em C G D

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song

G C

Every rose has its thorn

Verse 2

G C

I listen to our favorite song playing on the radio

G C

Hear the DJ say love’s a game of easy come and easy go

G C

But I wonder does he know, has he ever felt like this

D C

And I know that you’d be here right now if I could’ve let you know somehow

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Every Rose Has Its Thorn Chords – Piano

Poison’s power ballad is one of the most iconic acoustic songs in rock history. Written by Bret Michaels in a laundromat, this song proves that simple chords can create timeless music.

Power Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Start with gentle arpeggiated chords and build to strumming in the chorus. The intro is a classic G to C progression. Let the emotions flow through your playing for authentic delivery.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We both lie silently still in the dead of the night

G C

Although we both lie close together, we feel miles apart inside

G C

Was it something I said or something I did

G C

Did my words not come out right

D C

Though I tried not to hurt you, though I tried

But I guess that’s why they say

Chorus

G C

Every rose has its thorn

G C

Just like every night has its dawn

Em C G D

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song

G C

Every rose has its thorn

Verse 2

G C

I listen to our favorite song playing on the radio

G C

Hear the DJ say love’s a game of easy come and easy go

G C

But I wonder does he know, has he ever felt like this

D C

And I know that you’d be here right now if I could’ve let you know somehow

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Every Rose Has Its Thorn Chords – Banjo

Poison’s power ballad is one of the most iconic acoustic songs in rock history. Written by Bret Michaels in a laundromat, this song proves that simple chords can create timeless music.

Power Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Start with gentle arpeggiated chords and build to strumming in the chorus. The intro is a classic G to C progression. Let the emotions flow through your playing for authentic delivery.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We both lie silently still in the dead of the night

G C

Although we both lie close together, we feel miles apart inside

G C

Was it something I said or something I did

G C

Did my words not come out right

D C

Though I tried not to hurt you, though I tried

But I guess that’s why they say

Chorus

G C

Every rose has its thorn

G C

Just like every night has its dawn

Em C G D

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song

G C

Every rose has its thorn

Verse 2

G C

I listen to our favorite song playing on the radio

G C

Hear the DJ say love’s a game of easy come and easy go

G C

But I wonder does he know, has he ever felt like this

D C

And I know that you’d be here right now if I could’ve let you know somehow

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Every Rose Has Its Thorn Chords – Mandolin

Poison’s power ballad is one of the most iconic acoustic songs in rock history. Written by Bret Michaels in a laundromat, this song proves that simple chords can create timeless music.

Power Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Start with gentle arpeggiated chords and build to strumming in the chorus. The intro is a classic G to C progression. Let the emotions flow through your playing for authentic delivery.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We both lie silently still in the dead of the night

G C

Although we both lie close together, we feel miles apart inside

G C

Was it something I said or something I did

G C

Did my words not come out right

D C

Though I tried not to hurt you, though I tried

But I guess that’s why they say

Chorus

G C

Every rose has its thorn

G C

Just like every night has its dawn

Em C G D

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song

G C

Every rose has its thorn

Verse 2

G C

I listen to our favorite song playing on the radio

G C

Hear the DJ say love’s a game of easy come and easy go

G C

But I wonder does he know, has he ever felt like this

D C

And I know that you’d be here right now if I could’ve let you know somehow

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Every Rose Has Its Thorn Chords – Harmonica

Poison’s power ballad is one of the most iconic acoustic songs in rock history. Written by Bret Michaels in a laundromat, this song proves that simple chords can create timeless music.

Power Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Start with gentle arpeggiated chords and build to strumming in the chorus. The intro is a classic G to C progression. Let the emotions flow through your playing for authentic delivery.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

We both lie silently still in the dead of the night

G C

Although we both lie close together, we feel miles apart inside

G C

Was it something I said or something I did

G C

Did my words not come out right

D C

Though I tried not to hurt you, though I tried

But I guess that’s why they say

Chorus

G C

Every rose has its thorn

G C

Just like every night has its dawn

Em C G D

Just like every cowboy sings his sad, sad song

G C

Every rose has its thorn

Verse 2

G C

I listen to our favorite song playing on the radio

G C

Hear the DJ say love’s a game of easy come and easy go

G C

But I wonder does he know, has he ever felt like this

D C

And I know that you’d be here right now if I could’ve let you know somehow