Crying On A Suitcase
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Intro: E (2x)
E
Boy don't wait, don't think, don't lock the door behind you
B
Run and jump into your truck, hit the gas, burn some rubber up
C#m
Yeah your time's running out
A
Do it now
E
Take a shortcut, take a back road, take the shoulder to the exit
B
Skip the parking, screw the ticket, hit the curb and leave it sitting
C#m
Whatever it takes
A
You gotta get to that gate
E
She's cryin' on a suitcase
Sittin' at the airport
B
Waitin' on an airplane
F#m
Bound to take her out of here
A
Ooh
E
They're gonna call her number
She'll sit down by the window
B
The plane'll leave the runway
F#m
And fade into a goodbye sky
A
You better run while you still got time
E
She's cryin' on a suitcase
E
Admit it boy you blew it, you really messed it up
B
You can make excuses if you really want to lose her
C#m
It's all on the line, do or die time
A
Getting on your knees time
E
Tell her that you want her, need her, love her, gotta have her
B
Everything good in your life begins and ends with her
C#m
Lose your pride while you can
A
Come on man be a man
E
She's cryin' on a suitcase
Sittin' at the airport
B
Waitin' on an airplane
F#m
Bound to take her out of here
A
Ooh
E
They're gonna call her number
She'll sit down by the window
B
The plane'll leave the runway
F#m
And fade into a goodbye sky
A
You better run while you still got time
E
She's cryin' on a suitcase
Instrumental: E B F#m A
E
She's cryin' on a suitcase
B
Waitin' on an airplane
F#m A
Bound to take her out of here
E
They're gonna call her number
She'll sit down by the window
B
The plane'll leave the runway
F#m
And fade into a goodbye sky
A
You better run while you still got time
Well you still got time
E
She's cryin' on a suitcase
B
Waitin' on an airplane
F#m A
She'll fade into a goodbye sky
E B F#m A
How to play Crying On A Suitcase
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.