Chordyes

Roxanne

The Police

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Roxanne by The Police

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Gm   Gm   Gm   F   Eb
  Dm   Cm   F   Gm      C.]

Verse 1
RoxanGmne   YoFu Don't Have To Put On The REbed Light            Those Days DmAre OCmver
  F You Don't Have To Sell YourGm Body To The Night                    C​
RoxanGmne    YFou Don't Have To Wear That DrEbess Tonight              Walk The StrDmeets CmFor Money
  F  You Don't Care GmIf It's Wrong Or If It's Right          C​

Hook
RoxanCmne        YFou Don't Have To Put On The GmRed Light                     Gm​
RoxanCmne        YFou Don't Have To Put On The GmRed Light
  Gm   Cm    (BbRoxanne)     Put On The Red Light
  Bb   Eb    (FRoxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F       (RoxGmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Gm     Cm  (RoBbxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Bb   Eb    (FRoxanne)      Put On The Red Light

Instruments
  F   Gm   Gm
  Gm   F   Gm   F

Verse 2
I LoGmved You Since I Knew Youi         Wouldn'tF Talk Down TEbo You                             Dm​
I CmHave To Tell You Just How I Feel   I Won't SFhare You With AGmnother Boy                          C​
I KnGmow My Mind Is Made Up             So Put AFway Your MaEbke Up                              Dm​
  CmTold You Once I Won't Tell You FAgain  It's A Bad Way          Gm                C​

Last-Hook (Fade Out)
RoxanCmne        YFou Don't Have To Put On The GmRed Light                     Gm​
RoxanCmne        YFou Don't Have To Put On The GmRed Light
  Gm   Cm    (BbRoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  Bb   Eb    (FRoxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F       (RoxGmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Gm     Cm  (RoBbxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Bb   Eb    (FRoxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F       (RoxGmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Gm     Cm  (RoBbxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Bb   Eb    (FRoxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F       (RoxGmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F      Cm (RoxaBbnne)      Put On The Red Light
  Bb   Eb  (RoFxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  F       (RoxGmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Gm   Cm    (BbRoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
Also available in: C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Roxanne?

The chords for Roxanne are: Gm, F, Eb, Dm, Cm, C, Bb

What is the original key of Roxanne?

The original key is Gm.

What is the difficulty of playing Roxanne?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Roxanne in another key?

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

Can Roxanne be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Roxanne on ukulele?

Chord Roxanne can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Roxanne?

Roxanne uses 7 chords: Gm, F, Eb, Dm, Cm, C, Bb

What is the easiest way to play Roxanne?

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 Roxanne released in?

Roxanne was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Roxanne?

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

0.3x