1st verse:
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 smouldered in it's tray
G Am Am Am
Down a little something and then be on my way
2nd verse:
Am C
I travelled 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
Pre-chorus:
C G
Some may be from showing up others are from growing up
Dm Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue
C G
I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you
Dm Am
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Chorus:
Am C
In a rose tattoo in a rose tattoo
G Am
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
[Am][C][G][Am] (part 1)
3rd verse:
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 favourite game black and gold we wave the flag
G Dm
This ones for my family name with pride I wear it to the grave
Pre-chorus:
C G
Some may be from showing up others are from growing up
Dm Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue
C G
I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you
Dm Am
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Chorus:
Am C
In a rose tattoo in a rose tattoo
G Am
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Am G
In a rose tattoo in a rose tattoo
G AmX Am
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Bridge:
F C
This one means the most to me 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 G
I heard them once sung in a song it played again and we sang along
[Am][C][G][Am] (let ring chords) (mandolin: part 1)
Am C
You'll always be there with me even if you're gone
G Dm
You'll always have my love our memory will live on
Pre-chorus:
C G
Some may be from showing up others are from growing up
Dm Am
Sometimes I was so messed up and didn't have a clue
C G
I ain't winning no one over I wear it just for you
G AmX
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
[Am] x
Chorus:
Am C
In a rose tattoo in a rose tattoo
G Am
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Am C
In a rose tattoo in a rose tattoo
G Am
With pride I'll wear it to the grave for you
Am C
In a rose tattoo in a rose tattoo
Dm Am
I've got your name written here in a rose tattoo
Am C
In a rose tattoo in a rose tattoo
Dm AmX
Signed and sealed in blood I would die for you
Outro:
[Am][C][G][Am] x2
C G Dm Am
Oh Oh Oh oh oh oh
C G Dm Am
Oh Oh Oh
[Am][C][G][Am] x2
C G Dm Am
Oh Oh Oh oh oh oh
C G Dm X
Oh Oh Oh
G->let ring Am>Let ring