Cry
View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]G D Em C (x2)
G D Em C
If I had just one tear running down your cheek
G D Em C G
Maybe I could cope maybe I'd get some sleep
D Em C
If I had just one moment at your expense
D C G/B D C G D
Maybe all my misery, would be well spe-ent ye--ah
Chorus 1:
G D Em C
Could you cry a little, lie just a little
G D Em C
Pretend that you're feeling a little more pain
G D Em C
I gave now I'm wanting something in return
G D G
So cry just a little for me
G D Em C
If your love could be caged honey I would hold the key
G D Em C
And conceal it underneath the pile of lies you handed me
G D Em C
And you'd hunt those lies they'd be all you'd ever find
D C G/B D C G D
And that'd be all you'd have to know, for me to be fi-ine ye-ah
Chorus 2:
G D Em C
And you'd cry a little, die just a little
G D Em C
And baby I would feel just a little less pain
G D Em C
I gave now I'm wanting something in return
G D G
So cry just a little for me
G D Em C G D
Em C D
Give it up baby I hear you're doing fine
Em C D
Nothing's gonna save me I see it in your eyes
G F Em Cm
Some kind of heartache come on, give it a try
G D (no chord) D C G D
I don't want pity I just want what is mi-ine ye-ah
G D Em C
Could you cry a little, lie just a little
G D Em C
Pretend that you're feeling a little more pain
G D Em C
I gave now I'm wanting something in return
G D Em C
So cry just a little for me--- yeah
G D Em C
Cry just a little for me, woah woa
G D G D Em C G D G
Could you cry a little for me yeah
How to play Cry
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.