Too Late To Cry - Lonnie Johnson

Too Late To Cry

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verse 1
G C G
Too late to cry baby, your last chance is gone
C G
Too late to cry baby, your best man is gone
D7 D#7 D7 G D7
You been so mean and evil, that you should be left alone
 
verse 2
G C G
I tried for so many years, but I just can't please your mind
C G
Tried for so many years, but I just can't please your mind
D7 D#7 D7 G
I found out you not in love with me, it's been somebody else all the time
 
verse 3
G C G G7
Well, you can't keep me baby, and chase every man in town
C G
Well, you can't keep it baby, and chase every man in town
D#7 D7 G
You either gonna get me in a world of trouble, or you'll end up in six feet of ground
 
verse 4
G C G G7
Well, I want a woman I can love, tell the whole round world she's mine
C G
Well, I want a woman I can love, tell the whole round world she's mine
D7 D#7 D7 C G
I found out being in love with you, is just a waste of time
 
verse 5
G C G G7
I built my whole world around you, and look how you let me down
C G
I built my whole world around you, baby look how you let me down
D7 D#7 D7 G
You been so wild baby, that the talk's all over town
 
verse 6
G C G G7
Well, it was three o'clock in the mornin', when my baby staggered in the door
C G
Yes, it was three o'clock in the mornin', when my baby staggered in the door
D7 D#7 D7 G
I said, "Go right back where you stayed last night, don't need daddy's love any more."

How to play Too Late To Cry

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

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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