Careless Cry
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G G/B Am
He had it all,
C G C
He had it all planned
G Am
But She called,
C G
At that very moment She called him
D Em
How to reply? Her voice
C D
How could he possibly hide?
G
She cared
D Em
Could he rely? Her voice
C D
How could he possibly slide?
Em C G
And let her think he did not care
D
It was too late,
Am C
Too risky he could fall
G
He fought his fate,
D C
A choice, it was his call
G
Snowballs don´t wait
D Am
Far too risky and She called him
C D G
right away
D Em
He´ been around for so long
C
So long ago
Am D G
He never said no
G/B Am
He had them all
C D G
He was like everyone
G/B Am C
Back then he could have had Her
G
Stunning no one
G/B C
No matter how
Cm G
Not any more, not now
G Em C
He knows what it´ like
D G Em Am
To be everyone´ for too long
D C Am
It gets bitter, feels so wrong
C G
He has to belong
G G/B Am
He had it all
C G
He had to give up
G/B Am
Give up all that
C G C
And all that he had planned
G Am
Cause She called,
C G
At that very moment She called him
D
How could he hide?
Em
His voice
C D
Why did he carelessly cry?
G
He cared
G/B Am
He had to go
C G
He had to let Her know
G/B Am C G
His heart overflowed
How to play Careless Cry
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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.