Cryin'
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C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5 C#5
C G
there was a time
Am Em
when I was so broken-hearted
F C G
love wasn't much of a friend of mine
C G
the tables have turned, yeah
Am Em
'cause me and them ways have parted
F C G
that kind of love was the killin' kind -- listen
Bb F Bb F
all I want is someone I can't resist
Eb Bb G
I know all I need to know by the way that I got kissed
C G
I was Cryin' when I met you
Am F C
now I'm tryin' to forget you
G F
your love is sweet misery
C G
I was Cryin' just to get you
Em F C
now I'm dyin' 'cause I let you
G F
do what you do, down on me
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
now there's not even breathin' room
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
between pleasure and pain
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
yeah, you cry when we're makin' love
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
must be one and the same
C G
it's down on me
Am Em
yeah I got to tell you one thing
F C G
it's been on my mind, girl I gotta say
C G
we're partners in crime
Am Em
you got that certain something
F C G
what you give to me takes my breath away
Bb F Bb F
now the word out on the street is the devil's in your kiss
Eb Bb G
if our love goes up in flames it's a fire I can't resist
C G
I was Cryin' when I met you
Am F C
now I'm tryin' to forget you
G F
your love is sweet misery
C G
I was Cryin' just to get you
Em F C
now I'm dyin' 'cause I let you
G F
do what you do, down on me
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5
C#5 Eb5 Ab5 Bb5 C#5
F# C#
'cause what you got inside
F# C#
ain't where your love should stay
B F#
yeah, our love, sweet love, ain't love
G
till ya give your heart away
C G
I was Cryin' when I met you
Em F C
now I'm tryin' to forget you
G F
your love is sweet misery
C G
I was Cryin' just to get you
Am F C
now I'm dyin' to let you
G F
do what you do down to me, baby, baby,
acordes do solo
C G Em F C G F
C G Am F C G F
How to play Cryin'
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#5. 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.