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Roxanne

The Police

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

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

Verse 1
RoxanDmne   YoCu Don't Have To Put On The RA#ed Light            Those Days AmAre OGmver
  C You Don't Have To Sell YourDm Body To The Night                    G​
RoxanDmne    YCou Don't Have To Wear That DrA#ess Tonight              Walk The StrAmeets GmFor Money
  C  You Don't Care DmIf It's Wrong Or If It's Right          G​

Hook
RoxanGmne        YCou Don't Have To Put On The DmRed Light                     Dm​
RoxanGmne        YCou Don't Have To Put On The DmRed Light
  Dm   Gm    (FRoxanne)     Put On The Red Light
  F  A#     C(Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  C       (RoxDmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Dm     Gm  (RoFxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F  A#     C(Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light

Instruments
  C   Dm   Dm
  Dm   C   Dm   C

Verse 2
I LoDmved You Since I Knew Youi         Wouldn'tC Talk Down TA#o You                             Am​
I GmHave To Tell You Just How I Feel   I Won't SChare You With ADmnother Boy                          G​
I KnDmow My Mind Is Made Up             So Put ACway Your MaA#ke Up                              Am​
  GmTold You Once I Won't Tell You CAgain  It's A Bad Way          Dm                G​

Last-Hook (Fade Out)
RoxanGmne        YCou Don't Have To Put On The DmRed Light                     Dm​
RoxanGmne        YCou Don't Have To Put On The DmRed Light
  Dm   Gm    (FRoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  F  A#     C(Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  C       (RoxDmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Dm     Gm  (RoFxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F  A#     C(Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  C       (RoxDmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Dm     Gm  (RoFxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  F  A#     C(Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  C       (RoxDmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  C      Gm (RoxaFnne)      Put On The Red Light
  F  A#   (RCoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  C       (RoxDmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Dm   Gm    (FRoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
Also available in: Gm (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Roxanne?

The chords for Roxanne are: Dm, C, A#, Am, Gm, G, F

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: Dm, C, A#, Am, Gm, G, F

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.

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