All I Could Do Was Cry
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G# C# D# G#
G# C# D# G#
I heard church bells ring
C# D# G#
I heard a choir singing
C# D# G# Fm
I saw my love walk down the aisle
C# D# G#
On her finger he placed a ring
(N.C.)
Whoahhhh whoah..
C# D# G#
I saw them holding hands
C# D# G
She was standing there with my man
C# D# G# Fm
I heard them promise, "'Til death do us part"
C# D# G#
Each word Was a pain in my heart
Chorus
C# D# G#
All I could do was cry. All I could do was cry
C# D# G# Fm
I was losing the man that I love
C# D# G#
And all I could do was cry
C# D# G#
And now the wedding is over
C# D# G#
Rice, rice has been thrown over their heads
C# D# G# Fm
For them life has just begun
C# D# G#
But mine is at an end, Ohh oh
How to play All I Could Do Was Cry
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G#. 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.