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G D
She sits alone by a lampo-ost
C9 G
Trying to find a thought that's escaped her mind
G D
She says Dads the one I love the most
C9 G
But Stipe's not far behind
 
G D
She never lets me in only tells me where she's been
C9 G
when she's had to much to drink
G D
I say that I don't care I just run my hands through her dark hair
C9 G
then I pray to God, "You gotta help me fly away" (and just)
 
C9 G
let her cry if the tears fall down like rain
C9 Em Am7 D
let her sing If it eases all her pain
C9 G
let her go let her walk right out on me
D
and if the sun comes up tomorrow,
C9 G
let her be, let her be
 
G D C9 G
 
D
This morning I woke up alone found a note standing by the phone
C9. G
saying "maybe, maybe I'll be back someday"
 
I wanted to look for you
D
you walked in, I didn't know just what I should do
C9 G
So, I sat back down, had a beer and felt sorry for myself
 
C9 G
let her cry if the tears fall down like rain
C9 Em Am7 D
let her sing If it eases all her pain
C9 G
let her go let her walk right out on me
D
and if the sun comes up tomorrow,
C9 G
let her be, let her be
 
G D C9 G
 
last night I tried to leave
D
cried so much I could not beleive
C9 G
she was the same girl I fell in love with long ago
 
she went in the back to get high
D
I sat down on my couch and cried yelling
C9 G
"Whoa Lord whoa, please help me. Won't you hold my hand"
 
C9 G
let her cry if the tears fall down like rain
C9 Em Am7 D
let her sing If it eases all her pain
C9 G
let her go let her walk right out on me
D
and if the sun comes up tomorrow,
C9 G
let her be, let her be
 
G D C9 G

How to play Let her Cry

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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.

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