Cry For Me
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Capo 5
Intro - | C F | C |
| F G | C F C C |
| C F | C C/B Am Am |
| F G | C F C C |
C F C
I'm tryin' not to drink too much
F G | C F C C |
I'm tryin' not to drink too much
C F C C/B Am
I feel a whole lot better when I'm drunk
F G C
So I can't drink too much
C F C
I'm tryin' not to smoke at home
F G | C F C C |
I'm tryin' not to smoke at home
C F C C/B Am
The loneliness is brighter when I'm stoned
F G C
So I can't smoke at home
| C F | C |
And You won't cry
| F G | C F C C |
And You won't cry....
| C F | G
And You won't cry
Am | C G | C |
You won't cry for Me
| C F | C | F G | C F C C |
| C F | C C/B Am Am | F G | C F C C |
C F C
I'm tryin' not to chew that gum
F G | C F C C |
I'm tryin' not to chew that gum
C F C C/B Am
I haven't figured out how to stop that one
F G C
So I keep tryy-in
Dm F
I'm tryin' not to make a scene
Dm F
I'm tryin' not to make a scene
Dm F
I-I'm tryin' not to make a scene
G
But I can't promise anything
| C F | C |
If You won't cry
| F G | C F C C |
If You won't cry......
| C F | C
And You won't cry
Am | F G | C |
You won't cry for Me
| C F | C |
If You won't cry
| F G | C F C C |
If You won't cry......
| C F | G |
If You won't cry
Am | F G | C ..
You won't cry for Me
.. | F G | C |
You won't cry for Me
| F G | C F C ...
You won't cry for Me....
How to play Cry For Me
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.