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 smoldered in it’s tray

G Dm Am

And down a little something, then be on my way

I traveled far and wide and laid this head in many ports

I was guided by a compass, I saw beauty to the north

I drew the tales of many lives and wore the faces of my own

I had these memories all around me so I wouldn’t be alone

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

I ain’t winning no one over, I wear it just for you

I’ve got your name written here, in a rose tattoo

Am C

In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo

Dm G Am

I’ve got your name written here, in a rose tattoo

This ones for the mighty sea, mischief, gold and piracy

This ones for the man that raised me, taught me sacrifice and bravery

This ones for our favorite game, black and gold, we wave the flag

This ones for my family name, with pride I wear it to the grave

R.:

In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo

I’ve got your name written here, in a rose tattoo Am

C G

In a rose tattoo, in a rose tattoo

Dm Am

I’ve got your name written here, in a rose tattoo

F C

This one means the most to me it stays here for eternity

G Am

A ship that always stays the course, an anchor for my every choice

A rose that shines down from above, I signed and sealed these words in blood

I heard them once, sung in a song, it played again and we sang along

Am C

You’ll always be here with me, even if you’re gone

G Dm

You’ll always have my love, our memory will live on R.: