Verse
A A6
Pack up the sun
Amaj7 A6
And sweep a-way the stars
A A6 Bm
And hang a veil over the moon
A A6
The cars are parked
Amaj7 A6
The bells are ringing out
A A6 Bm
Just never thought you'd leave so soon
[Chorus]
E F#m
But those white roses
A D/A
Are growing round the houses
A D/A A D/A
That you buried under the arches all your life
E F#m
Will you beg my forgiveness?
A D/A
Will you be my only witness?
Bm
To this bird in flight
E F#m A D/A
Over those white, white ro-ses
A D/A A D/A
Those white, white roses
[Verse 2]
A A6
I prayed for you
Amaj7 A6
When no-one was listening
A A6 Bm
I helped you blow your candles out
A A6
Good afternoon
Amaj7 Amaj7
Good evening and good night
A A6 Bm
I didn't want this day to end
[Chorus]
E F#m
But those white roses
A D/A
Are growing round the houses
A D/A A D/A
That you buried under the arches all your life
E F#m
Will you beg my forgiveness?
A D/A
Will you be my only witness?
Bm
To this bird in flight
E F#m A D/A
Over those white, white ro-ses
A D/A A D/A
Those white, white roses