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Roxanne

The Police

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Em   Em   Em   D   C
  Bm   Am   D   Em      A.]

Verse 1
RoxanEmne   YoDu Don't Have To Put On The RCed Light            Those DaysBm Are AmOver
  D You Don't Have To Sell YourEm Body To The Night                    A​
RoxanEmne    YDou Don't Have To Wear That DrCess Tonight              Walk The StBmreetsAm For Money
  D  You Don't Care EmIf It's Wrong Or If It's Right          A​

Hook
RoxanAmne        YDou Don't Have To Put On The EmRed Light                     Em​
RoxanAmne        YDou Don't Have To Put On The EmRed Light
  Em   Am    (GRoxanne)     Put On The Red Light
  G  C    D (Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D       (RoxEmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Em     Am  (RoGxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  G  C    D (Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light

Instruments
  D   Em   Em
  Em   D   Em   D

Verse 2
I LoEmved You Since I Knew Youi         Wouldn'tD Talk Down TCo You                            Bm​
I AmHave To Tell You Just How I Feel   I Won't SDhare You With AEmnother Boy                          A​
I KnEmow My Mind Is Made Up             So Put ADway Your MaCke Up                             Bm​
  AmTold You Once I Won't Tell You DAgain  It's A Bad Way          Em                A​

Last-Hook (Fade Out)
RoxanAmne        YDou Don't Have To Put On The EmRed Light                     Em​
RoxanAmne        YDou Don't Have To Put On The EmRed Light
  Em   Am    (GRoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  G  C    D (Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D       (RoxEmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Em     Am  (RoGxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  G  C    D (Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D       (RoxEmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Em     Am  (RoGxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  G  C    D (Roxanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D       (RoxEmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  D      Am (RoxaGnne)      Put On The Red Light
  G  C   (DRoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
  D       (RoxEmanne)      Put On The Red Light
  Em   Am    (GRoxanne) You Don't Have To Put On The Red Light
Also available in: Gm (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Roxanne?

The chords for Roxanne are: Em, D, C, Bm, Am, A, G

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: Em, D, C, Bm, Am, A, G

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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