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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 D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
NoDmw  Dm(#5)     You SaDm6y YoDm7u're Lonely YouGm7 Cry The WholeC7 Night Thorough WFmaj7ell, YoA7(b9)u Can
CrAm7(b5)y Me A RiveD7(b9)r,       CrG7y Me A River  I CriGm7ed A River OvC7(sus4)er You     F6   A7(b13)​

A2
NoDmw  Dm(#5)     You SaDm6y YoDm7u're Sorry FoGm7r Bein' SoC7 UntruFmaj7e     A7(b9)    Well, You Can
CrAm7(b5)y Me A RiveD7(b9)r,       CrG7y Me A River I CriedGm7 A River C7(sus4)Over You   F6   Bm7(b5)        E7​

B
YoAmu Drove Me, Nearly Drove Me Out Of My Head WhiDm6le You NE7(b9)ever Shed A Tear   Am             F#m7(b5)              F7(#11)        E7(b9)​
ReAmmember, I RemeF#m7(b5)mber All That YouBm7(b5) Said         E7(b9)​
ToAmaj7ld Me Love Was Too Plebeian Told Me You Were Em7Through With Me And   A7​

A3
NoDmw  Dm(#5)     You SaDm6y YoDm7u Love Me WeGm7ll, Just To ProvC7e YouFmaj7 Do CoA7(b9)me On And
CrAm7(b5)y Me A RiveD7(b9)r,       CrG7y Me A River  I CriGm7ed A River OvC7(sus4)er You     F6   A7(b13)​

Instruments A1
  Dm Dm(#5)   Dm6 Dm7   Gm7 C7   Fmaj7 A7(b9)
  Am7(b5) D7(b9)   G7   Gm7 C7(sus4)   F6 A7(b13)

Instruments A2
  Dm Dm(#5)   Dm6 Dm7   Gm7 C7   Fmaj7 A7(b9)
  Am7(b5) D7(b9)   G7   Gm7 C7(sus4)   F6 Bm7(b5) E7

Instruments B
  Am   Dm6 E7(b9)   Am F#m7(b5)   F7(#11) E7(b9)
  Am F#m7(b5)   Bm7(b5) E7(b9)   Amaj7   Em7 A7
Also available in: Cm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cry Me A River?

The chords for Cry Me A River are: Dm, Dm(#5), Dm6, Dm7, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, A7(b9), Am7(b5), D7(b9), G7, C7(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: Dm, Dm(#5), Dm6, Dm7, Gm7, C7, Fmaj7, A7(b9), Am7(b5), D7(b9), G7, C7(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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