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Where The Wild Roses Grow

Isabelle A & Koen De Bouw

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Where The Wild Roses Grow by Isabelle A & Koen De Bouw

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Romance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
(Joe Fm, April 2026 Feat. Koen De Bouw)

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Intro
(EmCellAmo) Em    G  Em    Bm   Em​

Chorus
They EmCall Me The Wild AmRo-O-EmOse; But My GName Was Elisa B7Day
Why They EmCall Me It I Do Not AmKno-O-EmOw; For My EmName Was EDlisa EmDay

Verse 1 ♂
From The EmFirst Day I Saw Her, I GKnew She Was The One
She AmStared In My Eyes And B7Smiled
For Her EmLips Were The Colour Of The GRoses
That AmGrew Down The River, All B7Bloody And Wild

Verse 2 ♀
When He EmKnocked On My Door And GEntered The Room
My AmTrembling Subsided In B7His Sure Embrace
He Would EmBe My First Man And GWith A Careful Hand
He AmWiped Up The Tears, That Ran B7Down My Face  B7​

Chorus
They EmCall Me The Wild AmRo-O-EmOse; But My GName Was Elisa B7Day
Why They EmCall Me It I Do Not AmKno-O-EmOw; For My EmName Was EDlisa EmDay

Verse 3 ♂
On The EmSecond Day, I Brought GHer A Flower
She AmWas More Beautiful, Than Any B7Woman I'd Seen
I Said: EmDo You Know, Where The GWild Roses Grow?
So AmSweet And Scarlet And B7Free

Verse 4 ♀
On The EmSecond Day He Came, With A GSingle Red Rose
He Said: AmGive Me Your Loss And Your B7Sorrow
I EmNodded My Head, As I GLay On The Bed
If I AmShow You The Roses, Will You B7Follow?  B7​

Chorus
They EmCall Me The Wild AmRo-O-EmOse; But My GName Was Elisa B7Day
Why They EmCall Me It I Do Not AmKno-O-EmOw; For My EmName Was EDlisa EmDay

Verse 5 ♀
On The EmThird Day He Took Me To The GRiver
He AmShowed Me The Roses And We B7Kissed
And The EmLast Thing I Heard, Was The GMuttered Word
As AmHe Knelt Above Me With A B7Rock In His Fist

Verse 6 ♂
On The EmLast Day I Took Her, Where The GWild Roses Grow
She AmLay On The Bank, The B7Wind Light As A Thief
And I EmKissed Her Goodbye, Said All GBeauty Must Die
And I AmLeant Down And Planted, A B7Rose Between Her Teeth

Chorus
They EmCall Me The Wild AmRo-O-EmOse; But My GName Was Elisa B7Day
Why They EmCall Me It I Do Not AmKno-O-EmOw; For My EmName Was EDlisa EmDay

Outro
My Name Was EDlisa EmDay, For My Name Was EDlisa EmDay
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Where The Wild Roses Grow?

The chords for Where The Wild Roses Grow are: Em, Am, G, Bm, B7, D

What is the original key of Where The Wild Roses Grow?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Where The Wild Roses Grow?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Where The Wild Roses Grow in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Where The Wild Roses Grow be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Where The Wild Roses Grow on ukulele?

Chord Where The Wild Roses Grow can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Where The Wild Roses Grow?

Where The Wild Roses Grow uses 6 chords: Em, Am, G, Bm, B7, D

What is the easiest way to play Where The Wild Roses Grow?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Where The Wild Roses Grow released in?

Where The Wild Roses Grow was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Where The Wild Roses Grow?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Where The Wild Roses Grow to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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