Wish I Could Cry
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Intro: E F# B (x2)
verse 1
C#m7
Day by day
Eb7
Someone we really love
Abm
Seems to feel the pain
F#/F F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
We're always thinking of
Ebm
But you know
Abm
If only we were the men
C#m7
That we're supposed to be
F#/F F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
That wouldn't happen again
[Refrão] B
I wish I could cry
Abm
I wish I could cry
C#m7 F#
I wish I could cry I cry today
B
I wish I could die
Abm
I wish I could die
C#m7 E F# B (x2)
I do wish I'd die away
verse 2
C#m7
Now I fear
Eb7
We must accept the fact
Abm
That what happened here
F#/F F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Was simply a vicious act
Ebm
And you know
Abm
I just can't help wondering how
C#m7
Long it will be before
F#/F F#/E F#/D# F#/C#
Somebody else must bow
[Refrão] B
I wish I could cry
Abm
I wish I could cry
C#m7 F#
I wish I could cry I cry today
B
I wish I could die
Abm
I wish I could die
C#m7 E F# B (x2)
I do wish I'd die away
C#m7 E F# B x2
I do wish I'd die away
How to play Wish I Could 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 E. 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.