Thats When I Cried
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Intro: G
#1.
G D
I was passing by the church house just like
C
I always do.
Dm D C
Someone was getting married so I peeped in
G
to see who.
G C
Got upon a ladder to get a better view.
Dm Am Dm Gbm D
And bless my soul, to my surprise, my darling,
Gm G
it was you.
[Refrão]
C G Em G
That's when I cried..that's when I cried.
G Em A
I saw him take you for his bride and I broke
D G
right down and cried.
#2.
G
Now, darling I forgive you, but I never will
C
forget.
Dm D Dm D
Just why you didn't marry me..you haven't told
G
me yet.
G
I'm feeling low with someone who loves somebody
C
else.
F D F D
I thought it over good last night and I felt sorry
G
for myself.
[Refrão]
C G Em G
That's when I cried..that's when I cried.
G Em A
I just couldn't keep it no more inside so I broke
D G
right down and cried.
Bridge:
C G
What's done is done already, that's all there is
to that.
A D
You got me so bewildered, til I don't know where
I'm at.
#3.
G
Ohhh, I can't believe you're married, can't get it
C
through my head.
Dm D
And every time it crossed my mind, I wished that I
G
were dead.
G C
Today I saw you passing, hello, was all I said..and
D
bless my soul, you looked at me and you turned your
G
pretty head.
[Refrão]
Cm C G Em G
That's when I cried..that's when I cried.
G Em A D G
I put my foolish pride aside and I cried, cried, cried.
OUTRO:
G Em G Em G Em
I cried..ooohhh..I cried..yeeaaaah..I cried..wooo..(Fade.)
How to play Thats When I Cried
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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.