Bitter They Are Harder They Fall
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I C told her to C7 leave me a{F}lone
That’s what she’s C done, just what she’s G7 done
And a C house built for C7 two ain’t a F home
When it’s lived in by C one, one lonely G7 one
And F I can no Fsus4 longer hear F footsteps from right down the
C hall
B F Here come the C teardrops
Bitter they G7 are, harder they C fall
She caught C7 me F lying C7
F Then she caught a C train
Then I caught a D7 fever walking home in the Dm7 rain
G7 But it’s C over and undone
She’s left me C7 once and for F all C7 F
Here come the C teardrops
Bitter they G7 are harder they C fall C7 F
Here come the C teardrops
Bitter they G7 are harder they F fall C
How to play Bitter They Are Harder They Fall
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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.