Don't Cry daddy
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Intro: D C G D C
D
Today I stumbled from my bed
F#
With thunder crashing in my head
G
My pillow still wet
D C
From last night's tears
D
And as I think of giving up
F#
A voice inside my coffee-cup
G
Kept crying out
C A7
Ringing in my ears
[Refrão] D
Don't cry daddy
Em A7
Daddy, please don't cry
G A7
Daddy, you've still got me, and little Tommy
D G
Together we'll find a brand new mommy
G
Daddy, daddy, please laugh again
A7
Daddy ride us on your back again
G D/F# Em A7 D SOLO: D C D C D C
Ooh, daaaaddy, please don't cry
D
Why are children always first
F#
To feel the pain and hurt the worst?
G
It's cruel, somehow
D C
It just don't seem right
D
'Cause ev'ry time I cry I know
F#
It hurts my little children so
G C A7
And I wonder will it be the same tonight
[Refrão] D
Don't cry daddy
Em A7
Daddy, please don't cry
G A7
Daddy, you've still got me, and little Tommy
D G
Together we'll find a brand new mommy
G
Daddy, daddy, please laugh again
A7
Daddyride us on your back again
G D/F# Em A7 D C
Ooh, daaaaddy, please don't cry
G D/F# Em A7 D C D
Ooh, daaaaddy, please don't cry
How to play Don't Cry daddy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.