Cruel World
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D G
Cruel cruel world must I go on
D A A7
Cruel cruel world I'm movin on
D D7
I've been living too fast
G
I've been living too wrong
D A D
Cruel cruel world I'm gone
[Verso 1]
D G
This big ol' world sure got me runnin' round
D A A7
I heard a voice that said just settle down
D D7
And with the moonlight as my guide
G
And with this feeling deep inside
D A D
I know now that I am homeward bound
D G
Cruel cruel world must I go on
D A A7
Cruel cruel world I'm movin on
D D7
I've been living too fast
D7 G
I've been living too wrong
D A D
Cruel cruel world I'm gone
[Verso 2]
D G
Desert roads, desert plains
D A A7
I have seen so much pain
D D7 G
Now I see into the eyes of a girl
D A D
No more, no more, cruel world
D G
Cruel cruel world must I go on
D A A7
Cruel cruel world I'm movin on
D D7
I've been living too fast
D7 G
I've been living too wrong
D A D
Cruel cruel world I'm gone
How to play Cruel World
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.