A Little Bitty Tear
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C G7
When you said you were leaving tomorrow
C
That today was our last day
F
I said there'd be no sorrow
C G7 C
That I'd laugh when you walked away
G7
But a little bitty tear let me down
C
Spoiled my act as a clown
F
I had it made up not to make a frown
C G7 C
But a little bitty tear let me down
G7
I said I'd laugh when you left me
C
Pull of funny as you went out the door
F
That I'd have another one a waiting
C G7 C
To wave goodbye as you go
G7
But a little bitty tear let me down
C
Spoiled my act as a clown
F
I had it made up not to make a frown
C G7 C
But a little bitty tear let me down
G7
Everything went out like I planned it
C
I really put on quite a show
F
I thought that I was gonna stand it
C G7 C
But when you've got through the door
G7
Then a little bitty tear let me down
C
Spoiled my act as a clown
F
I had it made up not to make a frown
C G7 C
But a little bitty tear let me down
How to play A Little Bitty Tear
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.