Cry
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G7 Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 Bm5-/7 E7
If your sweetheart sends a letter of good-bye
Am Am7+ Am7 A7/9 Em6 A7 A7/9 Em6
It's no secret, you'll feel better if you cry
Dm7 G7
When waking from a bad dream
C C/B A7
Don't you sometimes think it's real
D7 Dm7 G7
But it's only false emotions that you feel
Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 Bm5-/7 Fdim E7
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
Am Am7+ Am7 A9
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Dm7 Fm
Remember, sunshine can be found
C C/B A9
Behind a cloudy sky
D9 G G7 C Cdim Dm7 G7
So let your hair down and go ahead and cry
G7 Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 Bm5-/7 E7
If your sweetheart sends a letter of good-bye
Am Am7+ Am7 A7/9 Em6 A7 A7/9 Em6
It's no secret, you'll feel better if you cry
Dm7 G7
When waking from a bad dream
C C/B A7
Don't you sometimes think it's real
D7 Dm7 G7
But it's only false emotions that you feel
Csus4 C Csus4 C E7 Bm5-/7 Fdim E7
If your heartaches seem to hang around too long
Am Am7+ Am7 A9
And your blues keep getting bluer with each song
Dm7 Fm
Remember, sunshine can be found
C C/B A9
Behind a cloudy sky
D9 G G7 C Cdim Dm7 G7
So let your hair down and go ahead and cry
How to play Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.