When Susannah Cries
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G D Am
When Susanna cries, she cries a rainstorm, she cries a river,
G D
she cries a hole in the ground.
G D Am
She cries for love, she cries a sad song, she cries a shiver,
G D
sometimes she cries for me, too.
Am G D
And I say I´ll never hurt her, but she knows it isn´t true.
Am G D
Cause although I never told her, I think she knows ´bout me and you.
Am G D
Now she cries in silent tension, this can´t be right,
Am D Am D
and a downtown special cries along, cause I´m leaving tonight.
When Susanna cries, she cries a rainstorm, she cries a river,
she cries a hole in the ground.
She cries for love, she cries a sad song, she cries a shiver,
sometimes she cries for me, too.
Now I slip the night around her, and I hope, she´ll be o.k..
I just pray, someone will find her and guide her on her way.
Cause I´m leaving on the world benear, and I´m soon by my side,
but she´ll always be my baby though I´m leaving tonight.
G D Am G D G D Am C#m D
Y-e-a-h
Am G D
Everynight I hear her talking in her sleep, she says:
Am G D
"You know I´ll alway be afraid" and I feel like such a thief.
Am G D
Please take back the love she gave to me and in time will greave me past.
Am D Am D
Just tell her, that I love her now and though she has
G B
ohoho
C
uhuh uhuh
F G
when Susanna cries
How to play When Susannah Cries
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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.