Hard Not To Cry
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B G#m E F#
oooh-ooh-oohh-yeah-yeah-ooh-ooh-ohh
B G#m
My heart is bleeding
E F#
But I just can't tell you why
B G#m E F#
My mother told me that I'm not allowed to cry
E F#
So I'm acting like I'm cool
E F#
even thought I am a fool
E Em
for the reasons that I let you go
Gm
for the sweetest thing I used to know
E F#
And I try to forget you
B B/Bb G#m
but I failed so many times
E F#
And I try to ignore you
G#m F#
yeah I try
E F#
And I try to forget you
B B/Bb G#m
but I failed so many times
E Em
Sometimes it's hard for boys not to cry
B G#m E F#
oooh-ooh-oohh-yeah-yeah-ooh-ooh-ohh
B G#m
I'd love to tell you
E F#
what I really feel inside
B G#m
how much I wished to
E F#
have you with me every night
E F#
But as long as I'm a man
E F#
who looks brave to all of his friends
E Em
I continue what I have to do
Gm
It's a lie that I'm not loving you
E F#
And I try to forget you
B B/Bb G#m
but I failed so many times
E F#
And I try to ignore you
G#m F#
yeah I try
E F#
And I try to forget you
B B/Bb G#m
but I failed so many times
E Em
Sometimes it's hard for boys not to cry
E Em B G#m E F#
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How to play Hard Not To Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.