[Intro]
Am C G Am X2
[Verse 1]
Am C
The pictures tell the story, this life has many shades
G Am
I’d wake up every morning and before I’d start each day
Am C
I’d take a drag from last nights cigarette that smoldered in it’s tray
G Dm Am
And down a little something, then be on my way
[Verse 2]
Am C
I traveled far and wide and laid this head in many ports
G Am
I was guided by a compass, I saw beauty to the north
Am C
I drew the tales of many lives and wore the faces of my own
G Dm
I had these memories all around me so I wouldn’t be alone
[Chorus]
C G Dm Am
Some may be from showing up, others are from growing up, sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
C G Dm
I ain’t winning no one over, I wear it just for you, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Am C Dm G Am
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
[Instrumental]
Am C G Am
[Verse 3]
Am C
This ones for the mighty sea, mischief, gold and piracy
G Am
This ones for the man that raised me, taught me sacrifice and bravery
Am C
This ones for our favorite game, black and gold, we wave the flag
G Dm
This ones for my family name, with pride I wear it to the grave
[Chorus]
C G Dm Am
Some may be from showing up, others are from growing up, sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
C G Dm
I ain’t winning no one over, I wear it just for you, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Am C Dm G Am
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
C G Dm Am
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
[Break]
F C
This one means the most to me it stays here for eternity
G Am
A ship that always stays the course, an anchor for my every choice
F C
A rose that shines down from above, I signed and sealed these words in blood
G
I heard them once, sung in a song, it played again and we sang along
[Instrumental]
Am C G Am
Am C
You’ll always be here with me, even if you’re gone
G Dm
You’ll always have my love, our memory will live on
[Chorus]
C G Dm Am
Some may be from showing up, others are from growing up, sometimes I was so messed up and didn’t have a clue
C G Dm Am
I ain’t winning no one over, I wear it just for you, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Am C G Am
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Am C G Am
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo, with pride I’ll wear it to the grave for you
C G Dm Am
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo, I got your name written here in a rose tattoo
C G Dm Am Am
In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo, signed and sealed in blood I would die for you
[Ending]
Am C G Am X2
C G Dm Am X2
woo oo oo
Am C G Am X2
C G Dm Am X2
woo oo oo
G Am
