Crying Time
Learn how to play Crying Time by Roy Orbison with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Intro: G G/E
G G/E G D
Oh, it’s cryin’ time again, you’re gonna leave me
D7 G
I can see that far away look in your eyes
Dm G C Am
I can tell by the way you hold me darlin’ oooh
G D G
That it won’t be long before it’s cryin’ time
G# G#/F G# D#
Now they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder
D#7 G#
And that tears are only rain to make love grow
D#m G# C# Bbm
Well my love for you could never grow no stronger
G# D# G#
If I lived to be a hundred years old
(change key to A)
Now you say you’ve found someone that you love better
That’s the way it’s happened every time before
And as sure as the sun comes up tomorrow
Cryin’ time will start when you walk out the door
(change key to Bb)
Oh, it’s cryin’ time again, you’re gonna leave me
I can see that far away look in your eyes
I can tell by the way you hold me darlin’. alright now
That it won’t be long before it’s cryin’ time
(that it won’t be long before it’s cryin’ time)
by: José Duarte
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How to play Crying Time
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.