Crying - Roy Orbison
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Crying
 
Intro: D
 
Verse 1:
 
D
I was all right for a while
I could smile for a while
Then I saw you last night
D5+
You held my hand so tight
G {N.C.} Gm
When you stopped to say hello
D A7
Oh you wished me well, you couldn't tell
That I'd been
 
Chorus 1:
 
D F#m
Crying over you
D F#m
Crying over you
G A
Then you said so long
G A
Left me standing all alone
D D5+ G Gm
Alone and crying, crying, crying, crying
 
Post-chorus:
D
It's hard to understand
A7
That the touch of your hand
D
Can start me crying
 
Verse 2:
 
I thought that I was over you
But it's true, so true
I love you even more
Than I did before
But darling, what can I do
For you don't love me
And I'll always be
Chorus 2:
 
Crying over you
Crying over you
Yes, now you're gone
And from this moment on
I'll be crying, crying, crying, crying
 
Coda: D Bm
I'm crying, crying
G A7 (D)
Oh-oh-oh-over you
 
D A7 D G D
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
(...you)

How to play Crying

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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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