Cry If You Want To
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[Intro: ]E Esus E C#m B (x2)
E C#m
Cry if you want to, I won't tell you not to
A B E
I won't try to cheer you up, I'll just be here if you want me
E C#m
There's no use in keeping a stiff upper lip
A B
You can weep you can sleep you can loosen your grip
E C#m
You can frown you can drown and go down with the ship
A B E
You can cry if you want you
E C#m
Don't ever apologize venting your pain
A B
It's something to me you don't need to explain
E C#m
I don't need to know why I don't think it's insane
A B E
You can cry if you want to
C#m A
The windows are closed the neighbors aren't home
E B
If it's better with me then to do it alone
C#m B
I'll draw all the curtains and unplug the phone
A B E
You can cry if you want to
Instrumental: E C#m A B E C#m A B E
E C#m
You can stare at the ceiling tear at your hair
A B
Swallow your feelings and stagger and swear
E C#m
You can show things and throw things and I wouldn't care
A B E
You can cry if you want to
E C#m
No I won't make fun of you I won't tell anyone
A B
I won't analyze what you do or you should have done
E C#m
I won't advise you to go and have fun
A B E
You can cry if you want to
E Esus
When it's empty and ugly and terribly sad
A B
I can't feel what you feel but I know it feels bad
E C#m A B
I know that it's real and it makes you so mad
E
You can cry
E C#m
Cry if you want to, I won't tell you not to
A B C#m
I won't try to cheer you up, I'll just be here if you want me
B A
To be near you
Outro: (use the intro, then instrumental progression)
How to play Cry If You Want To
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.