Spanish Harlem (midi)

C

1. There is a rose in Spanish Harlem, a red rose up in Spanish Harlem.

F

It is a special one, it's never seen the sun,

it only comes out when the moon is on the run

C

and all the stars are gleaming.

G

It's growing in the street right up through the concrete,

C

but soft and sweet and dreaming.

C

2. There is a rose in Spanish Harlem, a red rose up in Spanish Harlem.

F

With eyes as black as coal, that look down in my soul,

and start a fire there, and then I lose control,

C

I have to beg your pardon.

G C

I'm gonna pick that rose, and watch her as she grows, in my garden.

C F

(Instr. lines) It is a special one, it's never seen the sun,

it only comes out when the moon is on the run

C

and all the stars are gleaming.

G C

I'm gonna pick that rose, and watch her as she grows, in my garden.

C

There is a rose in Spanish Harlem, a red rose up in Spanish Harlem.

(repeat last line and fade)

(orig. = capo 1st) (The Mamas & the Papas)