Why Should I Cry Over You
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D Em7 Edim D Em B7 Em Cdim A7
I don't know why I should cry over you
Em7 Cdim Em D Em Fdim D A7
Sigh over you, even be blue
D Em7 Edim D C#m5-/7 F#m C#7 F#m
I should have known that you'd leave me alone
B7 Cdim B7 Bm5-/7 E7 A7
And break my heart in two
D7 Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 G
Although you have left me alone to pine
B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# E Bm5-/7 A7
And all of my love was a waste of time
D Em7 Edim D Em B7 Em7 Cdim A7 Em7
Someday your heart will be broken like mine
Em7 Cdim A7 Em7 Edim D
So why should I cry over you
Interlude: D Em7 Edim D Em B7 Em Cdim A7 Em7 Cdim Em D Em Fdim D A7 D Em7
Edim D C#m5-/7 F#m C#7 F#m B7 Cdim B7 Bm5-/7 E7 A7
D7 Am7 D9 Am7 G Am7 G
Although you have left me alone to pine
B7 Cdim B7 B7/F# E Bm5-/7 A7
And all of my love was a big fat waste of time
D Em7 Edim D Em B7 Em7 Cdim A7 Em7
Someday your heart will be broken like mine
Em7 Cdim A7 Em7 D F#7 B7
So why should I cry over you
G G/F# Fdim E7
You broke my heart, you took it apart
D F#m Cdim B7
So pack up your baggage and leave
G G/F# E7 Edim D
Why should I cry over you
How to play Why Should I Cry Over You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.