I'll Cry Instead
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G C9 G C9 G C9 G C9
I've got every reason on earth to be mad,
G C9 G C9 D
Cos I just lost the only girl I had
C7
If I could see you now, I'd try to make you say it somehow
G D G
But I can't, so I'll cry instead.
G C9 G C9 G C9 G C9
I got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger than my feet
G C9 G C9 D
I can't talk to people that I meet
C7
If I could get my way, I'd get myself locked up today
G D G
But I can't, so I'll cry instead.
Bm
Don't wanna cry when there's people there
A
I get shy when they start to stare,
D E7 A7 D7
I'm gonna hide myself away, but I'll come back again some day
G C9 G C9 G C9 G C9
And when I do you better hide all the girls
G C9 G C9 D
I'm gonna break their hearts all round the world
C7
Yes I'm gonna break 'em in two, and show you what your lovin my can do
G D G
Until then I'll cry instead.
How to play I'll Cry Instead
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.