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**Capo 1 for recorded key**
 
Intro: D
 
D
I don?miss you like I used to, I pulled your pictures from the wall
D
I go just where and when I want to, I?better off now all in all
G D A
My heart ain?breaking, it?through aching, and I?moving o---n
 
Chorus:
D A
But I cry a little bit everyday
D
At least one teardrop falls
G
It doesn?matter rain or shine
D A
I try to leave it all behind
Bm
I swear that I?alright
G D
But in the middle of the night I cry
 
D
I used to hear your folks calling, you?never let me go to sleep
D
You always got your way now darling you won?get the best of me
G D A
Any longer, I?stronger, I?fr--ee
 
CHORUS
 
Instrumental: D G D G A
 
CHORUS
 
Note: if you want to make the intro and D progression more interesting go back and forth using variatons and hammer-ons like Dsus2 and Dsus4, listen to CD for timing.

How to play I Cry

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 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.

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