Rose Tattoo Chords by Dropkick Murphys

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The pictures tell the story, [C] this life had many shades.
[G] I'd wake up every morning and [Am] before I'd start each day,.
I'd take a drag from last night's cigarette [C] that's.
smoldered in its tray.
[G] Down a little something, [Dm] then be on my way.
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I traveled far and wide and [C] laid its head in many ports.
[G] I was guided by a compass.
[Am] I saw beauty to the north.
I drew the tales of many lives and [C] wore the faces of my own.
I [G] have these memories all around me, [Dm] so I wouldn't be alone.
[C] Some may be from showing up.
[G] Others are from growing up.
[Dm] Sometimes I was so messed [Am] up and didn't have a clue.
I [C] ain't winning no one over.
[G] I wear it just for you.
I got [Dm] your name written here in a rose tattoo,.
[Am] in a rose tattoo, [C] in a rose tattoo.
I got [Dm] your name written here in a [G] rose [Am] tattoo.
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This one's for the mighty [C] sea, misty golden piracy.
[G] This one's for the man that [Am] raised me, taught me.
sacrifice and bravery.
This one's for our favorite [C] game.
Black and gold, we wave the [G] flag.
This one's for my family [Dm] name.
Let's ride our way to the [C] grave.
Some may be from showing [G] up.
Others are from growing up.
[Dm] Sometimes I was so messed [Am] up and didn't have a clue.
I [C] ain't winning no one [G] over.
I wear it just for you.
I got [Dm] your name written here in a rose tattoo,.
[Am] in a rose tattoo, [C] in a rose tattoo.
I got [Dm] your name written here in a [G] rose [Am] tattoo,.
[C] in a rose tattoo, [G] in a rose tattoo.
I got [Dm] your name written here in a [Am] rose tattoo.
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[F] This one means the most [Am] to me.
[C] It stays there for eternity.
[G] A ship that always stays, a [Am] cause, an anchor for my every [F] choice.
A rose that shines out from afar.
[C] A sign that's filled with words and [G] blood.
I heard it once sung in a song.
It played again and we sang [Am] along.
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You'll always be here with me.
[C] Even if you're gone, [G] you'll always have my love.
[Dm] Our memory will live on.
[C] Some may be from showing up.
[G] Others are from growing [Dm] up.
Sometimes I was so messed [Am] up and didn't have a clue.
I [C] ain't winning no one over.
[G] I wear it just for you.
I [Dm] got your name written here in a rose [N] tattoo, .
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in a rose tattoo, [C] in a rose tattoo.
I got [G] your name written here in [A] a rose tattoo,.
in a [Am] rose tattoo, [C] in a rose tattoo.
[G] With pride, I'll wear it [Am] to the grave for you.
[C] In a rose tattoo, [G] in a rose tattoo,.
I got [D] your name written here in [A] a rose tattoo,.
In [C] a rose tattoo!.
[G] In a rose tattoo!.
[Dm] Sign your spirit.
I would [F#] not die for [Am] you!
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