Cry Me A River
View chords used in this chart
Introdução: Am9 Am Dm7 G7 C E7
Am9 Am
Now you say you're lonely
Dm7 G7 C E7
you cry the whole night through
A7 Am7/F#
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
F E7 Am E7
I cried a river over you
Am9 Am
Now you say you're sorry
Dm7 G7 C E7
For being so untrue
A7 Am7/F#
Well you can cry me a river, cry me a river
F E7 Am7
I cried a river over you
Bridge
Am E7 Dm E7
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
Am Dm7 E7
While you never shed a tear
Am E7 Dm E7
Remember, I remember all that you said
Am Am7+
Told me love was too plebian
Am7 Am6 Bb9 E7
Told me you were through with me, and
A9 Am7
Now you say you love me
Dm7 G7 C E7
Well, just to prove it's true
A7 Am7/F#
You can cry me a river, cry me a river
F E7 Am7
I cried a river over you
Interlude: Am9 Am Dm7 G7 C E7 A7 Am7/F# F E7 Am7 Am9 Am Dm7 G7 C E7 A7 Am7/F# F E7 Am7
Am E7 Dm E7
You drove me, nearly drove me out of my head
Am Dm7 E7
While you never shed a tear
Am E7 Dm E7
Remember, I remember all that you said
Am Am7+
Told me love was too plebian
Am7 Am6 Bb9 E7
Told me you were through with me, and
A9 Am7
Now you say you love me
Dm7 G7 C E7
Well, just to prove it's true
A7 Am7/F#
You can cry me a river, cry me a river
F E7 Am7
I cried a river over you
How to play Cry Me A River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am9. 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.