On this page we'll explore a bit of the world of Roxette, the Swedish rock duo that captured hearts and charts with their unforgettable melodies. We'll dive deep into the enchanting hit songs by Roxette. With the dynamic duo of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, Roxette crafted a magical blend of rock and pop that transcended borders.
Whether you're a devoted fan or a new listener, we hope this journey offers insight into the melodies and lyrics that continue to make Roxette an indelible part of rock and pop culture.
You'll find a few demos and free chord sheets to help understand how these songs were put together.
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Listen To Your Heart is one of Roxette's most iconic songs, featured on their 1988 album "Look Sharp!" Written by the dynamic duo of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, this power ballad quickly became a global sensation.
The song's impact was truly remarkable, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and remaining there for a three-week run.
One interesting piece of trivia about the song is that its distinctive intro and melody were originally composed on a synthesizer.
For rhythm here play a
down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat
rhythm pattern with some lead in standard tuning. For chords play a
Bm, G, A, Em, B, Db, Gb and an Ebm.
Place Your Love is a track off of Roxette's Crash Boom Bang album from 1994.
The album itself was a significant release for the band and included some of their notable songs. "Place Your Love" did not have achieved the same level of recognition as some of their more popular hits and song was never released as a single.
Played in standard tuning with some lead and the chords D, C, G6, G, Bm, A and an E. For rhythm play a down down up down up down - down up down up down up and repeat pattern.
The Look is one of Roxette's signature songs, featured on their 1989 album "Look Sharp!" Written by the talented duo of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, this catchy and upbeat track became an international sensation and played a pivotal role in Roxette's global breakthrough.
"The Look" charted impressively, reaching the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and staying there for an impressive four weeks. It also secured high positions on charts worldwide, catapulting Roxette to international stardom.
One interesting tidbit is that "The Look" initially wasn't intended to be a single, but it became one when a radio DJ in the United States discovered the track and started playing it on the airwaves. This unexpected turn of events led to its remarkable success.
I play this one in standard tuning with a bit of lead in standard tuning. Play a
down up down up - down - down up down up down down and repeat
rhythm pattern with an A, G, D, C, F and an E.
To all those who have ventured into the world of Roxette on this webpage, I just want to say thank you for your support form these lessons. Roxette's music has left an indelible mark on the world of rock and pop, and their songs continue to resonate with fans old and new. From "Listen to Your Heart" to "The Look" and beyond, Roxette's melodies have become a cherished part of our lives.
I hope the information presented here was helpful.