Cruel to be Kind
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Intro:
C Em F G
C Em F G G
Verse 1:
Oh, CI can't take another Emheartache
Though you Fsay oh my friend, GI'm at my wit's end
CYou say your love is Embonafide,
But that don't FcoinAmcide Dm
With the things that you Fdo and when I Emask you to be Fnice
You Gsay you've got to be...
[Refrão]FCruel to be Gkind Emin the right Ammeasure
FCruel to be Gkind it's a Emvery good Amsign
FCruel to be Gkind Emmeans that I Amlove you
GBaby, got to be cruel, got to be cruel to be kind
Repeat Intro
Verse 2:
Well CI do my best to underEmstand dear
But you Fstill mystify and GI want to know why
CI pick myself upEmoff the ground
To have you Fknock me Amback down Dm
Again and Fagain and when I Emask you to exFplain
You Gsay, you've got to be...
Chorus
COoh ooh ooh, Aooh.. ooh... ooh...
Solo over Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus and fade
How to play Cruel to be Kind
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 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.