Cruel Moon
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G D
Oh cruel moon you shine so bright
C D
And act like everythings all right
G D
You shine as if there's nothing wrong
C D G
You shine on down like she's not gone
G D
Oh cruel moon don't make me see
C D
Where our sweet love scene use to be
G D
For it was you who watched our kiss
C D G
Please don't lite up the night like this
C G
Oh cruel moon don't shine on me
Em D
You'll bring me to her memory
C G
Why you can't you leave me in the dark
Em D C
You never had a broken heart
SOLO
G D
Oh cruel moon you say her name
C D
And act as if your not to blame
G D
You know it hurts me to recall
C D G
Or don't you even care at all
C G
Oh cruel moon don't shine on me
Em D
You'll bring me to her memory
C G
Why you can't you leave me in the dark
Em D C
You never had a broken heart
G D
Oh cruel moon so high above
C D
You must have never lost your love
G D
If only you would be my friend
C D G
And hide your face from me again
From Buddy Miller "Cruel Moon"
Hightone Records 1999
Tinkie Tunes/Martha Road Music
Buddy Miller vocals/guitar
Byron House bass
John Gardner drums
Steve Fishell steel guitar
Phil Madeira accordion
Tammy Rogers mandolin
Emmylou Harris vocals
How to play Cruel Moon
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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.