Roslyn Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Roslyn Chords – Guitar

A haunting duet by Bon Iver and St. Vincent about longing and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Up with your turret
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Bridge

 
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Outro

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, C, G, Am). Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Roslyn"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Roslyn" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Roslyn" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Roslyn"?

It was written by Justin Vernon, Annie Clark, and released in 2009.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Roslyn Chords – Ukulele

A haunting duet by Bon Iver and St. Vincent about longing and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Up with your turret
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Bridge

 
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Outro

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, C, G, Am). Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Roslyn"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Roslyn" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Roslyn" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Roslyn"?

It was written by Justin Vernon, Annie Clark, and released in 2009.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Roslyn Chords – Piano

A haunting duet by Bon Iver and St. Vincent about longing and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Up with your turret
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Bridge

 
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Outro

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, C, G, Am). Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Roslyn"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Roslyn" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Roslyn" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Roslyn"?

It was written by Justin Vernon, Annie Clark, and released in 2009.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Roslyn Chords – Banjo

A haunting duet by Bon Iver and St. Vincent about longing and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Up with your turret
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Bridge

 
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Outro

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, C, G, Am). Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Roslyn"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Roslyn" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Roslyn" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Roslyn"?

It was written by Justin Vernon, Annie Clark, and released in 2009.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Roslyn Chords – Mandolin

A haunting duet by Bon Iver and St. Vincent about longing and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Up with your turret
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Bridge

 
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Outro

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, C, G, Am). Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Roslyn"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Roslyn" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Roslyn" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Roslyn"?

It was written by Justin Vernon, Annie Clark, and released in 2009.

Ctap to play
Amtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G

Roslyn Chords – Harmonica

A haunting duet by Bon Iver and St. Vincent about longing and loss. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 1st fret to match the original recording’s key of C#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F C
Up with your turret
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Verse 2

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Stand in your street
F C
And everything turned around
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Bridge

 
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
F C G Am F
And the water is rising up on me
C G Am
Thought that this would never happen
 

Chorus

 
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Still alive who loves you?
F C
Love…
 

Outro

 
F C
Lost in your current
F C
Aren’t we just terrified?
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
F C
Shale and your shell
F C
And everything turned around
 

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (F, C, G, Am). Practice the F to C transition, as it’s the most common change in the song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Roslyn"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.

Is "Roslyn" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Roslyn" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Roslyn"?

It was written by Justin Vernon, Annie Clark, and released in 2009.