Rose Garden
40 Lyrics

The song Rose Garden by 40 is a poignant narrative about the hardships of a girl who was born into a challenging situation. The song introduces her as the result of a beautiful mistake as her mother was still a young girl and her father was not there for her. The girl's life was full of struggle since the very beginning, and at the tender age of nine, she was already working at a local flower shop in town. She was not only working to survive, but also to evade the hardships that life was throwing at her. The chorus of the song takes us to a blooming rose garden, where the rain is falling and the thorns are sharp.

As the song progresses, we learn that the young girl was wise beyond her years and had learned to deal with her problems alone. Despite the resilience she had developed, she often cried secretly, hoping that nobody would see how vulnerable she was. The song finishes on a melodious note, encouraging her not to let the petals fall, and not to give up hope, symbolized by the roses in the garden.

One interesting aspect of this song is that it is inspired by the famous Lynn Anderson's song with the same title. Another fascinating fact is that the song is performed by 40, who is a French rapper, and he has adapted an English-language song to use in his music. The song has also been used in various films, including "I Feel Pretty" and "Firecrackers." It has also featured on numerous television shows such as "Siren," "Raven's Home" and "Good Morning America."

Furthermore, the song was written by singer-songwriters Joe South, who is known for his hit song "Games People Play," and Billy Joe Royal and was originally recorded by the latter. The song has since been covered by several other musicians, including Martina McBride and Nick Jonas in a duet with Danish singer Anne Marie. The song entered iTunes France charts at number 24 shortly after its release and quickly climbed the charts, peaking at number five.

The chord progression used in this song is quite simplistic, and the song is typically played in the key of G. The chord sequence includes G, D, F, and C, and the song follows a consistent 4/4 time signature. Once you master the chord progression, singing along with the lyrics becomes quite easy. The song's simple yet catchy melody and powerful lyrics make it an unforgettable piece, which touches the heart of anyone who listens to it.

Chords: G, D, F, C