Daddy Don't Cry
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C#5
When I met you
A5
I was focused
E5
Full of love and
B5
Pure devotion
C#5
Are you happy
A5
That I folded
E5
Just to lay down
B5
In your bed of roses?
C#5
I'm pouring salt inside the cut
A5
I need to walk it off
E5
I take my liquor with no chaser
B5
So I can toughen up
C#5
You wanna be a man
A5
Then be the man you're talking 'bout
E5 B5
And put your money where your mouth is baby
C#5 A5
I've been hurting all day
E5 B5
But daddy don't cry
C#5 A5
So I'm dancing my tears away
E5 B5
The light is all it takes
C#5 A5
But if we're dancing in the dark
E5 B5
At least we're dancing our fears away
C#5
Now I'm going
A5
Through the motions
E5
I'm convinced that
B5
Love is hopeless
C#5
If I leave now
E5
Will you notice?
A5
If I stay here
B5
Will you rip me open?
C#5
I'm pouring salt inside the cut
A5
I need to walk it off
E5
I take my liquor with no chaser
B5
So I can toughen up
C#5
You wanna be a man
A5
Then be the man you're talking 'bout
E5 B5
And put your money where your mouth is baby
C#5 A5
I've been hurting all day
E5 B5
But daddy don't cry
C#5 A5
So I'm dancing my tears away
E5 B5
The light is all it takes
C#5 A5
But if we're dancing in the dark
E5 B5
At least we're dancing our fears away
How to play Daddy Don't Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#5. 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.