Cry Me A River
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Em Am
You were my sun
C B7
You were my earth
Em Am C B7
But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no
Em Am
So you took a chance
C B7
And made other plans
Em Am C B7
But I bet you didn't think that they would come crashing down, no
Em Am
You don't have to say, what you did
C B7 Em
I already know, I found out from him
Em Am C
Now there's just no chance, for you and me, there'll never be
B7 Em
And don't it make you sad about it
Em Am
You told me you loved me
C B7
Why did you leave me, all alone
Em Am
Now you tell me you need me
C B7
When you call me, on the phone
Em Am C
Girl I refuse, you must have me confused
B7
With some other guy
Em Am C
Your bridges were burned, and now it's your turn
B7
To cry
Em Am
Cry me a river
Am C B7
Cry me a river-er
Em Am
Cry me a river
Am C B7
Cry me a river-er, yea yea
How to play Cry Me A River
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 Em. 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.