Cruel (acoustic)
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G# G
Bodies, can't you see what everybody wants from you?
G#
Forgive the kids, for they don't know how to live
C#
Run the alleys, casually
G#
cruel, cruel
G# F#
Bodies, can't you see what everybody wants from you? If you could want that too
G#
They could take or leave you so they took you and they left you.
C#
How could they be casually
G#
Cruel, cruel
C#
Cruel, cruel
for the guitar solo here, she plays:
G# G F# D#
G# G
Bodies, can't you see what everybody wants from you?
F# D#
If you could want that too, then you'd be happy
G# A#m Cm C# F# C#
You were the one waving flares in the air so they could see you
A#m Cm C# E
And they were the zephyr, blowin' past ya, blowin fastly
F# C#
so they could see you
G#
Cruel, cruel
C#
Cruel, cruel, oh
G#
Cruel, cruel
C#
Cruel, cruel
G#
How to play Cruel (acoustic)
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.