Learn to play "Boys Don't Cry" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Boys Don't Cry" smoothly on your guitar.
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E G#m I know thoughts you don't want in your head C#m A Are spinnin' 'round-'round-'round E G#m I know you got demons from the past C#m A Slowin' you down-down-down E G#m But you don't answer your FaceTime C#m A You never had much of a poker face E G#m It doesn't make you less of a man C#m A You're just human right now E G#m C#m When I'm afraid of the world, when every part of me hurts A You don't know how many times you've saved me E G#m C#m So why you hiding from me, it's only making it worse A I just want to be close, my baby Chorus: E G#m C#m A Give me your pain, I'll take the weight off your shoulders E G#m C#m A Don't be afraid, fall into me, let me hold you E G#m C#m A We weren't made to hold back the rain from the sky E G#m C#m B E G#m C#m A Who ever told you that boys don't cry, boys don't cry? Hate it when you shut me out Actin' like it's your shit to figure out Don't wanna be touched, don't wanna discuss I get it, I just, uh Now I'm in my head about what's in your head Come back to bed, can we talk about it? It's not stupid, it's not drama It's just trauma turned to armor Keepin' you from me, no performing If you love me, come and touch me, yeah When I'm afraid of the world, when every part of me hurts You don't know how many times you've saved me So why you hidin' from me? It's only makin' it worse I just wanna be close, my baby Chorus: Give me your pain, I'll take the weight off your shoulders Don't be afraid, fall into me, let me hold ya We weren't made to hold back the rain from the sky Yeah, who ever told you that boys don't cry, boys don't cry? E G#m Yeah-yeah, yuh yeah C#m A Boys don't cry, boys don't cry E G#m Yeah-yeah, yuh yeah C#m A Boys don't cry, boys don't cry E G#m Come my baby, lay your head on me C#m A Lay your head on me, lay your head on me E G#m Come my baby, lay your head on me C#m A Lay your head on me, lay your head on me (You know I gotcha) E G#m Come my baby, lay your head on me (You know I'd do anything for ya) C#m A Lay your head on me, lay your head on me E G#m Come my baby, lay your head on me C#m A Lay your head on me, lay your head on me Chorus: Give me your pain, I'll take the weight off your shoulders Don't be afraid, fall into me, let me hold ya We weren't made to hold back the rain from the sky Who ever told you that boys don't cry, boys don't cry? Ooh-oh Boys don't cry, boys don't cry You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA C#m E G#m B 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 "Boys Don't Cry" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Boys Don't Cry" by Camila Cabello.