There are several phrases to memorize and match to the lyrics.
Title: ROSALITA (Come out tonight) Artist: Bruce Springsteen
intro: F - Bb - F - C (arpeggio repeat about 8x)
Spread out now Rosie doctor come cut loose her momma's reins You know playing blind man's bluff is a little baby's game You pick up little dynamite - I'll pick up little gun Together we're gonna go out tonight and make that highway run
You don't have to call me lieutenant Rosie and I don't wanna be your son
The only lover I'm ever gonna need you're some sweet little girl's tongue C11 C C11 C C11 C C 11 C (quickly) Ah Rosie you're the one
Dynamite's in the Belfry baby playing with the bats Little gun's downtown in front of Woolworths trying out his attitude on the cats Papa's on the corner - waiting for the bus Mommas home in the window - waiting up for us
She'll be there in that chair 'till they wrestle her upstairs cause you know we ain't gonna come I ain't here on business baby I'm only here for fun And Rosie you're the one
[Chorus:]
Rosalita jump a little lighter - Senorita come sit by my fire I just wanna be your lover ain't no lie - Rosalita you're my strong desire
Jack-the -rabbit and weak-knee'd-Willie you know they're gonna be there Sloppy Sue and big-bones-Billy they'll be comin' up for air They're gonna play some pool - skip some school act real cool - stay out all night - it's gonna be alright
() So Rosie come out tonight - oh baby come out tonight
Windows are for cheaters - chimneys for the poor Closets are for hangers - winners use the door So use it Rosie - that's what it's there for
(CHORUS)
And I know your momma she don't like me 'cuz I play in a rock and roll band
And I know your daddy he don't dig me but he never did understand
Your poppa lowered the boom - he locked you in your room - I'm comin' to lend a hand
I'm coming to liberate you - confiscate you - I want to be your man
Some day we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny
But now you're sad - your mommas mad and your (no chords) Poppa says he knows that I don't have any money (oh your) Poppa says he knows that I don't have any money Poppa says he knows that I don't have any money
Well tell him this is his last chance - to get his daughter in a fine romance C11 C C11 C C11 C C11 C (quickly) Because the record company Rosie - just gave me a big advance
And my tires were slashed and I almost crashed but the lord had mercy My machine she's dud stuck in the mud somewhere in the swamps of Jersey Hold on tight stay up all night Rosie I'm coming on strong By the time we meet the morning light I will hold you in my arms
I know a pretty little place in Southern California down San Diego way There's a little cafe - where they play guitar all night and all day You can hear 'em in the back room strummin' So hold tight baby 'cuz don't you know daddy's coming
(CHORUS)
my chord choices (listen to the song to hear when to use the alternates)
F xx3211 C x32010 Am 577555 Eb x68886 F xxx565 C xxx553 Dm x57765 Bb 688766 Bb x13331 C11 x33333 Gm 355333 Bb xx8766 C x35553 F 133211
