Intro: CGCGFCGAm
He's a bruiser, he loves to tease you
FC
He's a loser, you think he needs you
You always come back
GCGC
You always come back for more
GAm
He winds up tight, out all night
FC
Been drinking, now he's looking for a fight
He knocks you down
GCG
You don't even know what for
Chorus:
CGAm
Rosie strike back, Rosie strike back
FC
Hit the road and never look back
GCGFC
You can't suffer your whole life living like that
GAm
Get going, don't pack
FC
Take the baby and the clothes on your back
GCGC
Keep walking Rosie, strike back
G
You think he's changing, weeks pass
AmFC
His anger lies coiled like a snake in the grass
The time will come
GCGC
When he takes it all out on you (Keep walking Rosie)
GAm
He throws punches, you bear with him
FC
Don't take it on you, Rosie, don't be his victim
G
You can't carry the blame
CG
For what he's putting you through
Chorus:
CGAm
Rosie strike back, Rosie strike back
FC
Hit the road and never look back
GCGFC
You can't suffer your whole life living like that (Keep walking Rosie)
GAm
Get going, don't pack
FC
Take the baby and the clothes on your back
GC
Keep walking Rosie, strike back
Bridge:
AmGC
Don't take his world on your shoulder
AmGAm
Don't let your heart grow much colder
FD
There's people out there who can help you
If you let them help you, hey, Rosie
Instrumental: CGAmFCGCGC (2x)
Chorus:
CGAm
Rosie strike back, Rosie strike back
FC
Hit the road and never look back
GCGFC
You can't suffer your whole life living like that (Keep walking Rosie)
GAm
Get going, don't pack
FC
Take the baby and the clothes on your back
GC
Keep walking Rosie
GC
Keep walking Rosie
GCGFC
Keep walking Rosie, strike back
GCGC
Hey, keep walking Rosie
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.