Chordyes

Roxanne

The Police

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Roxanne by The Police in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Cm   Cm   Cm   A#   G#
  Gm   Fm   A#   Cm      F.]

Verse 1
RoxanCmne   YoA#u Don't Have To Put On The ReG#d Light            Those Days AGmre OvFmer
  A# You Don't Have To Sell Your CmBody To The Night                     F​
RoxanCmne    YA#ou Don't Have To Wear That DreG#ss Tonight              Walk The StreGmets FFmor Money
  A#  You Don't Care ICmf It's Wrong Or If It's Right           F​

Hook
RoxanFmne        YA#ou Don't Have To Put On The RCmed Light                      Cm​
RoxanFmne        YA#ou Don't Have To Put On The RCmed Light
  Cm   Fm    (D#Roxanne)     Put On The Red Light
  D#   G#    (A#Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  A#       (RoxaCmnne)      Put On The Red Light
  Cm     Fm  (RoD#xanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D#   G#    (A#Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light

Instruments
  A#   Cm   Cm
  Cm   A#   Cm   A#

Verse 2
I LoCmved You Since I Knew Youi         Wouldn'tA# Talk Down ToG# You                              Gm​
I FmHave To Tell You Just How I Feel   I Won't SA#hare You With AnCmother Boy                           F​
I KnCmow My Mind Is Made Up             So Put AA#way Your MakG#e Up                               Gm​
  FmTold You Once I Won't Tell You A#Again  It's A Bad Way           Cm                F​

Last-Hook (Fade Out)
RoxanFmne        YA#ou Don't Have To Put On The RCmed Light                      Cm​
RoxanFmne        YA#ou Don't Have To Put On The RCmed Light
  Cm   Fm    (D#Roxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  D#   G#    (A#Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  A#       (RoxaCmnne)      Put On The Red Light
  Cm     Fm  (RoD#xanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D#   G#    (A#Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  A#       (RoxaCmnne)      Put On The Red Light
  Cm     Fm  (RoD#xanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D#   G#    (A#Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  A#       (RoxaCmnne)      Put On The Red Light
  A#       Fm(RoxanD#ne)      Put On The Red Light
  D#   G#  (RoA#xanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  A#       (RoxaCmnne)      Put On The Red Light
  Cm   Fm    (D#Roxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
Also available in: Gm (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Roxanne?

The chords for Roxanne are: Cm, A#, G#, Gm, Fm, F, D#

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: Cm, A#, G#, Gm, Fm, F, D#

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