Crying in the Rain - A-Ha

Crying in the Rain

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Intro: C
 
C F G7 C
I'll never let you see
C F G7 C
The way my broken heart is hurting me.
C F E7 Am
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
F G
All my sorrow and pain.
G Am
I'll do my crying in the rain.
 
C F G7 C
If I wait for stormy skies
C F G C
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes.
C F E Am
You'll never know that I still love you so,
F G
Only heartaches remain.
G Am
I'll do my crying in the rain.
 
Bridge:
F Dm
Raindrops falling from heaven
G C
Could never take away my misery.
Am
Since we're not together
F
I'll pray for stormy weather
G
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see.
 
C F G7 C
Someday when my crying's done
C F G C
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun.
C F E Am
I may be a fool, but till then, darlin', you'll
F G
never see me complain,
G Am
I'll do my crying in the rain.
 
Dm F C Am Dm F C D Dm F C
 
(Repeat Bridge)
 
C F G7 C
Someday when my crying's done
C F G7 C
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun.
C F E Am
I may be a fool, but till then, darlin', you'll
F G
never see me complain.
G Am G
I'll do my crying in the rain.
Am G
I'll do my crying in the rain.
Am Dm C F C
I'll do my crying in the rain.

How to play Crying in the Rain

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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