Don't Be Cruel
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Written by Otis Blackwell. This is legend, Ringo Star's version.
You C know I can be found, sitting home all a C7 lone,
If F you cant come around, at C least please telephone.
Dont be Dm7 cruel G7 to a heart thats C true.
Baby if I made you mad for something I might have said C7,
F Please lets forget the past, the C future looks bright ahead,
Dont be cruel to a heart that's true
I dont F want no other G7 love,
F baby its just G7 you I'm thinking C of.
Dont stop thinking of me, dont make me feel this way,
Come on over here and love me, you know what I want you to say.
Dont be cruel to a heart that's true
Why F should we be a-{G7} part?
I F really love you G7 baby cross my C heart.
Lets walk up to the preacher and let is say I do,
Then you'll know you have me, and I'll know I'll have you too,
Dont be cruel to a heart that's true
I dont want no other love,
Baby its just you I'm thinking of.
Dont be cruel to a heart that's true
Dont be cruel to a heart that's true C7
I dont want no other love,
baby its just you I'm thinking of.
Enjoy!
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