Cruel
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Intro: Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
Cm Ab Bb
She said, haven't loved in a year
Cm Ab Bb
I said, you have nothing to fear
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
We fled, but she didn't see me stay behind, no
Cm Ab Bb
She's got the most beautiful eyes
Cm Ab Bb
I've got the most beautiful life
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
We fled, but she didn't see me stay behind, no
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Cm Ab Bb
He's got the most imperfect smile
Cm Ab Bb
Hell, I haven't kissed in a while
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
We fled, but she didn't see me stay behind, no
Cm Ab Bb
I've got all my numbers for sale
Cm Ab Bb
She knows how I hate when I fail
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
We fled, but she didn't see me stay behind, no
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Cm
Cut my heart out while you can
Cut my eyes and cut my hand
Cut the boy who always blames
Cut my voice and cut my hate
All good come to those who wait
I was there stealing names
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Dbm A B Dbm A B
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Dbm A B Dbm A B
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Dm Bb C Dm Bb C
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Dm Bb C Dm Bb C
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Ebm B Db Ebm B Db
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Ebm B Db Ebm B Db
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Em C D Em C D
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
Em C D Em C D
And I can be cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel, cruel when it matters
( Fm Db Eb Fm Db Eb )
( Cm Ab Bb Cm Ab Bb )
How to play Cruel
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 Cm. 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.