Crying in the Rain
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C B Em
A black cat moans
When he's burning with the fever
C B Em
A stray dog howls
When he's lonely in the night
C B Em
A woman goes crazy
With the thought of retribution
C B Em
But, a man starts weeping
When he's sick and tired of life
( D Em C D )
( D Em C D )
( Em Em7 Em6 C B/A Em )
( Em Em7 Em6 C B/A Em )
Em Em7
I keep on
Em6 C B/A Em
dreaming dreams of tomorrow
Em7
Feel I'm wasting my time
Em6 C B/A Em
Lighting candles in the wind
Em7
Always taking my chances
Em6 C B/A Em
On the promise of the future
Em7
But, a heart full of sorrow
Em6 C B/A Em
Paints a lonely tapestry
Am G Am
The Sun is shining
Am G Am Em Em7 Em6
Oh, but, it's raining in my heart
C B/A
G
No one understands the heartache
A
No one feels the pain
C D
No one ever sees the tears
Em D Em C D
When you're crying in the rain
Em Em7 Em6 C B/A Em
Crying in the rain
Em Em7
I can never deny
Em6 C B/A Em
All the sweet things I have tasted
Em7
Tho' I've been mistreated
Em
I keep coming back for more, more, more
Em7
I know where I'm going
Em6 C B/A Em
There's no hope of absolution
Em7
I can't seem to separate
Em6 C B/A
The good times from the bad
Am G Am
The Sun is shining
Am G Am Em Em7 Em6
Oh baby, it's still raining in my heart, in
C B/A
my heart
G
No one understands the heartache
A
No one feels the pain
C D
No one ever sees the tears
Em D Em C D
When you're crying in the rain
Em D Em C D
When you're crying in the rain, no, no, no
( Em D A C )
( Em D A C )
( A Em A B C D )
( D Em C D )
Am G Am
The Sun is shining
Am G Am Em C B/A
But, it's raining in my heart
G
No one understands the heartache
A
No one feels the pain
C
No one ever sees the tears
Em D Em C D
When you're crying in the rain
Em
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.