Many Tears Ago
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G B7
1. They said your cheating heart will make me cry,
E E7
and like a fool I gave it a try,
A7 D7
I should have listened when they told me so,
A D G
many, many tears ago.
G B7
2. But I could not believe the things they said,
E E7
because my heart over-ruled my head,
A D7
I should have listened when they told me so,
A D G
many, many tears ago.
Chorus:
C Cm
I laughed and laughed when they told me,
G
that you had someone else,
A A7
but your cheating heart has shown me,
D D7
that I was fooling myself.
D7 G B7
3.I know it's too late for a brand-new start,
E E7
''cause I have cried you out of my heart,
A D7
I should have listened when they told me so,
A D G
many, many tears ago.
Chorus:
REPEAT 3.
A fifties favourite from Kraziekhat.
How to play Many Tears Ago
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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.