Cat Stevens is the former stage name of Steven Demetre Georgiou (born in London on 21 July 1948). He is a British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, humanitarian and education philanthropist. In December 1977, Stevens converted to Islam and adopted the name Yusuf Islam the following year. He began releasing music as Yusuf in 2006.
Stevens' albums Tea for the Tillerman (1970) and Teaser and the Firecat (1971) were both certified triple platinum in the US by the RIAA.
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...ALL KINDS OF ROSES... by Yusuf Islam ------------------------...............
*from 'Roadsinger' (2009)*
Intro:
GC, GD, G (x2)
Verse 1:
GC All kinds of roses, all kinds of roses. GDG All kinds of roses grow in my garden.
Verse 2:
GC All kinds of creatures, all kinds of creatures. GDG (D/F#) All kinds of creatures run on my land.
Chorus 1:
EmAm All kinds of children, all kinds of children. EmBmEm All kinds of children, play in my yard. CGD/F#Em So many feelings, so many feel...ings, DG Flow through my blood.
Interlude:
GC, GD, G (x2)
Verse 3:
GC All kinds of people, all kinds of people. GDG All kinds of people make up my life.
Verse 4:
GC All kinds of faces, all kinds of faces. GDG (D/F#) All kinds of faces show me their love.
Chorus 2:
EmAm All kinds of lanterns, all kinds of lanterns. EmBmEm All kinds of lanterns, light up the dark. CGD/F#Em But there's only one God, only one God, DG Has a place in my heart.
Interlude:
GC, GD, G (x2)
Verse 5:
GC All kinds of roses, all kinds of roses. GDG All kinds of roses grow in my garden.