Rosie (1979)     (video)

G - C - D - G

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1. He has little red feet, his stockin's in his shoes,

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lipstick and rouge on his face.

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He has his hair piled high, has a red umbrella,

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and carries his head in the sky.

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And I said "Oh, Rosie, don't you do that to the boy !

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Don't you come on so willing, don't you come on so strong,

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It can be so chillin' when you ain't so willin'

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and your warmth sets like the sun".

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2. He has a little baby brother, a big fat mama,

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his sister asks for dimes on the street.

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He doesn't feel it's a cover, in fact he knows

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for sure he can please.

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3. I said he's out there right now, running with the devil,

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struttin' down the alley ways,

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with the nervous young hopeful at his heel

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and know his satisfaction won't drive him away.

+ CHORUS

+ instrumental = CHORUS

+ G - C - D - G

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4. He's not looking for a friend, he's not looking for a lover

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there in the crowded bar,

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he has rings on his fingers, he's there to tease,

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you know, he only wants to take things too far.

Em D G C

And I said "Oh, Rosie, don't you do that to the boy !

Em D - G C

Don't you come on so willing, don't you come on so strong,

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It can be so chillin' when you ain't so willin'

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and your warmth sets like the sun".

+ repeat CHORUS (2x) ….

(orig. = capo 4th) (Joan Armatrading)