Learn to play "Cry Me a River" 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.
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G#m D# You were my sun E C#m You were my earth G#m D# E C#m But you didn't know all the ways I loved you, no G#m D# So you took a chance E C#m And made other plans G#m D# But I bet you didn't think your thing would come E C#m crashing down, no G#m D# You don't have to say, what you did, E C#m I already know, I found out from him G#m D# Now there's just no chance, for you and me, E there'll never be C#m G#m C#m And don't it make you sad about it Chorus: G#m You told me you loved me D# E C#m Why did you leave me, all alone G#m D# Now you tell me you need me E C#m When you call me, on the phone G#m D# E Girl I refuse, you must have me confused C#m With some other guy G#m D# E Your bridges were burned, and now it's your turn C#m G#m D# To cry, cry me a river E C#m Cry me a river-er G#m D# Cry me a river E C#m Cry me a river-er, yea yea You know that they say that some things are better left unsaid And it wasn't like you only talked to him and you know it Don't act like you don't know it And all of these things people told me keep messin' with my head (Messin' with my head) Should've picked honesty, then you may not have blown it, yeah You don't have to say (Don't have to say) What you did (What you did) I already know (I already know) I found out from him (Uh) Now there's just no chance (No chance) With you and me (You and me) There'll never be And don't it make you sad about it? Chorus: You told me you loved me, why did you leave me all alone? (All alone) Now you tell me you need me when you call me on the phone (When you call me on the phone) Girl, I refuse, you must have me confused with some other guy (Not like them, baby) The bridges were burned, now it's your turn (It's your turn) to cry (So) Cry me a river (Go on and just) Cry me a river (Go on and just) Cry me a river (Baby, go on and just) Cry me a river (Yeah, yeah) Oh (Oh, well) The damage is done, so I guess I'll be leavin' (Oh, oh, oh) Oh (Oh, well) The damage is done, so I guess I'll be leavin' (Oh, oh, oh) Oh (Oh, well) The damage is done, so I guess I'll be leavin' (Oh, oh, oh) Oh (Oh, well) The damage is done, so I guess I'll be l-l-l-l-leavin' (Oh, oh, oh) You don't have to say (Don't have to say) What you did (What you did) I already know (I already know) I found out from him (Uh) Now there's just no chance (No chance) With you and me (You and me) There'll never be Don't it make you sad about it? Chorus: Cry me a river (Go on and just) Cry me a river (Baby, go on and just) Cry me a river (You can go on and just) Cry me a river (Yeah, yeah) Cry me a river (Baby, go on and just) Cry me a river (Go on and just) Cry me a river (Come on, baby, cry) Cry me a river (Don't wanna cry no more, yeah, yeah) Cry me a river Cry me a river Oh, cry me a river Oh, cry me a river Oh, cry me a river (Cry me, cry me) Oh, cry me a river (Cry me, cry me) Oh, cry me a river (Cry me, cry me) Oh, cry me a river (Cry me, cry me) Oh, cry me a river (Cry me, cry me) Oh, cry me a river (Cry me, cry me) Oh, cry me a river (Cry me, cry me) You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC#m D# E G#m 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. |
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