Don't Cry Alone
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Intro: C Em Am
C F G
F G C
F C Em
If your heart is breaking
F G
I'm yours whatever
F C Em Am
I will not forsake you ever
F G C
Don't cry alone
F C Em
Through the autumn rainfalls
F G
I'll be your shoulder
F Am Dm
If the winds of love grow colder
F G C
Don't cry alone
F C Em
Surely as the sun sets
F G
New suns are rising
F C Dm
As winter herolds spring's horizon
F G C
Don't cry alone
F Am Dm
Don't you ever doubt me you lead
F G
I will follow
F C Am
Sweep away all pain and sorrow
F G C
Don't cry alone
Am G C
No, don't cry alone
F G Am
No, don't you ever doubt me
Dm C F
I'll be there for you forever
G
Don't you ever cry
F G
I'll sweep away your tears and sorrow
C F
And I'll be with you closed tomorrow
I'll be with you
Am G
Don't cry alone
Am C
I'm yours
G C
Don't cry alone
How to play Don't Cry Alone
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 C. 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.