Crying Shame
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Intro: G C G C G
C
Two hearts, so much love to give
Afraid to lose, so nobody wins
G
Crying at night for the touch of a lover
D D7
When they finally meet, they can't touch each other
C G
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
C
And everybody sees it clearly
How each one loved the other dearly
G
But they couldn't agree on what they had
D D7
One called it happy and the other sad
C G
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
C G
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
Instrumental: G C G D D7 C G C G C
Bridge:
Bm
How it goes, only time will tell
G Em
Try for heaven, take a chance on hell
C D
It's a hard way to learn the lesson
G Em G C
Of a love that keeps the lovers guessing
G
It's a crying shame
C
'Round and 'round the story goes
It's play the game, every gambler knows
G
Some get lucky, and they win
D D7
Some just lose again and again
C G
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
C G
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
C G
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
C G
It's a crying shame, it's a crying shame
OUTRO: C G C G C G C G C G C
How to play Crying Shame
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.