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Intro: A Ai (A w/ 3rd fret B string) A [x2]
A Aii (A w/ 4th fret G string) A <pattern I> [x4]
A D A
Don't cry no tears around me
D A
Don't cry no tears around me
F#m G
Cause when all the waters gone
A F#m
The feeling lingers on
D E A F#m
Old true love ain't too hard to see
D E [pattern I x2]
Don't cry no tears around me
A D A
Well I wonder who's with her tonight
D A
And I wonder who's holding her tight
F#m G
But there's nothing I can say
A F#m
To make him go away
D E A F#m
Old true love ain't too hard to see
D E [pattern I]
Don't cry no tears around me
{solo} A D A D A [like the verse]
F#m G
There's nothing I can say
A F#m
To make him go away
D E A F#m
Old true love ain't too hard to see
D E A F#m
Don't cry no tears around me
D E [pattern I ends on A]
Don't cry no tears around me.
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.