When She Cries
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A C#m F#m
Little girl terrified
D E F#m
She'd leave her room if only bruises would heal
A C#m F#m
A home is no place to hide
D E A
Her heart is breaking from the pain that she feels
F#m D
Every day's the same
A E
She fights to find her way
F#m D A E
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
Bm D Bm D
She wonders why does anyone ever hear her when she cries?
A C#m F#m
Today she's turning sixteen
D E F#m
Everyone singing, but she can't seem to smile
A C#m F#m
They never get past arms length
D E A
How could they act like everything is alright?
A C#m F#m
She's pulling down her long sleeves
D E F#m
To cover all the memories that scars leave
A C#m F#m
She says, "Â… maybe making me bleed
D E A
Will be the answer that could wash the slate clean"
Bm
This is the dark before the dawn
D F#m
The storm before the peace
D E
Don't be afraid 'cause seasons change and
F#m
God is watching over you
E
He hears you
F#m D
Everyday's the same
A E
She fights to find her wayF
F#m D A E
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray
Bm D Bm D
She'll be just fine, 'cause I know He hears when she cries.
How to play When She Cries
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.