Alana Springsteen - shoulder to cry on: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "shoulder to cry on" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

D                       A
You walked over, said "Hey!"
                    Bm
And you told me her name
Bm
But I didn't hear it
D                            A
Might've walked out of that bar
                Bm
But I ran to my car
Bm
Like smoke disappearing
Em                        D
I don't know why I'm surprised
                        A
I know I ain't got the right
A
To react like you're mine anymore but
Em
Seeing someone with you
D
Just hit me out of the blue
A
Something 'bout it cut right to the core

Chorus:
G                          D
I need a drink but damn it I'm driving
Bm7                         A
Said I was fine but damn it I'm lying
G
Thought I could fake a smile
D
At least a couple miles
Bm7                       A
Turns out I ain't that strong
G                   D
I need to talk but we ain't talking
Bm7                    A
Tears need to fall and I can't stop 'em
G
This heart's about to break
D
Right on the interstate
Bm7                    A
I ain't gonna make it home
               G
So I'm pulling over
                  A             D
'Cause I need a shoulder to cry on

I got plenty of gas
Ain't nothing, gone flat
Just needed a minute
To have a little breakdown
Go and get it all out right now
The highway and me

Chorus

A  D
Oh-oh
                          G
I need a shoulder to cry on
   A
Oh-ooh-oh

Chorus:
I need a drink but damn it I'm driving
Said I was fine but damn it I'm lying
Thought I could fake a smile
At least a couple miles
Turns out I ain't that strong, no
I need to talk but we ain't talking
Tears need to fall and I can't stop 'em
This heart's about to break
Right on the interstate
I ain't gonna make it home
So I'm pulling over
'Cause I need a shoulder to cry on


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

Bm

Guitar chord Bm

Bm7

Guitar chord Bm7

D

Guitar chord D

Em

Guitar chord Em

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "shoulder to cry on" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "shoulder to cry on" by Alana Springsteen.