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Cry Me A River

Arthur Hamilton

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cry Me A River by Arthur Hamilton in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
NoAmw  Am(#5)     You SaAm6y YoAm7u're Lonely YouDm7 Cry The WholeG7 Night Thorough WCmaj7ell, YoE7(b9)u Can
CrEm7(b5)y Me A RiveA7(b9)r,       CrD7y Me A River  I CriDm7ed A River OvG7(sus4)er You     C6   E7(b13)​

A2
NoAmw  Am(#5)     You SaAm6y YoAm7u're Sorry FoDm7r Bein' SoG7 UntruCmaj7e     E7(b9)    Well, You Can
CrEm7(b5)y Me A RiveA7(b9)r,       CrD7y Me A River I CriedDm7 A River G7(sus4)Over You   C6   F#m7(b5)         B7​

B
YoEmu Drove Me, Nearly Drove Me Out Of My Head WhiAm6le You NB7(b9)ever Shed A Tear   Em             C#m7(b5)              C7(#11)        B7(b9)​
ReEmmember, I RemeC#m7(b5)mber All That YouF#m7(b5) Said          B7(b9)​
ToEmaj7ld Me Love Was Too Plebeian Told Me You Were Bm7Through With Me And   E7​

A3
NoAmw  Am(#5)     You SaAm6y YoAm7u Love Me WeDm7ll, Just To ProvG7e YouCmaj7 Do CoE7(b9)me On And
CrEm7(b5)y Me A RiveA7(b9)r,       CrD7y Me A River  I CriDm7ed A River OvG7(sus4)er You     C6   E7(b13)​

Instruments A1
  Am Am(#5)   Am6 Am7   Dm7 G7   Cmaj7 E7(b9)
  Em7(b5) A7(b9)   D7   Dm7 G7(sus4)   C6 E7(b13)

Instruments A2
  Am Am(#5)   Am6 Am7   Dm7 G7   Cmaj7 E7(b9)
  Em7(b5) A7(b9)   D7   Dm7 G7(sus4)   C6 F#m7(b5) B7

Instruments B
  Em   Am6 B7(b9)   Em C#m7(b5)   C7(#11) B7(b9)
  Em C#m7(b5)   F#m7(b5) B7(b9)   Emaj7   Bm7 E7
Also available in: Cm (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Cry Me A River?

The chords for Cry Me A River are: Am, Am(#5), Am6, Am7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, E7(b9), Em7(b5), A7(b9), D7, G7(sus4)

What is the original key of Cry Me A River?

The original key is Cm.

What is the difficulty of playing Cry Me A River?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Cry Me A River in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Cry Me A River be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Cry Me A River on ukulele?

Chord Cry Me A River can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Cry Me A River?

Cry Me A River uses 12 chords: Am, Am(#5), Am6, Am7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, E7(b9), Em7(b5), A7(b9), D7, G7(sus4)

What is the easiest way to play Cry Me A River?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Cry Me A River released in?

Cry Me A River was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Cry Me A River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Cry Me A River to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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