I Won't Cry
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Capo 1
C F G (x4)
C F G
This runaway train of love Keeps going off track
C F G
I've ridden these rails before but I'm never going back
C F G
I keep writing these letters of love tied in ribbons and bows
C F G
Momma told me you where no damn good and now everybody knows
F G
But before you go,
F G
Baby there is something you should know
C F C
I won't cry for you
C F C
I won't lie for you
Em F
I won't waste another day
Em F
Wonderin how to make you stay
Dm
I've been a fool til now
F
But now I'm through
G C F G
Baby I won't cry for you
C F G
You're hurricane heart won't quit it keeps poundin on me
C F G
I tried to ride out that storm but I had to break free
C F G
I keep writing these letters of love tied in ribbons and bows
C F G
Daddy told me you would do me wrong and now everybody knows
F G
But before you go,
F G
Baby there is something you show know
C F C
I won't cry for you
C F C
I won't lie for you
Em F
I won't waste another year
Em F
Like I've wasted all these tears
Dm
I've been a fool til now
F
But now I'm through
G C
Baby I won't cry for you
F G C
And it's a long way down the bend
F G Am
But this broken heart will mend
F G C Cadd9* Am
I know you don't believe I'll ever leave
F C G
But I'm already gone
C F C
I won't cry for you
C F C
I won't lie for you
Em F
I won't waste another year
Em F
Like I've wasted all these tears
Dm
I've been a fool til now
F
But now I'm through
G C F
Baby I won't cry for you
G C F
Baby I won't cry for you
G C F C
Baby I won't cry for you
How to play I Won't Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.