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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
NoEmw  Em(#5)     You SaEm6y YoEm7u're Lonely YouAm7 Cry The WholeD7 Night Thorough WGmaj7ell, YoB7(b9)u Can
CrBm7(b5)y Me A RiveE7(b9)r,       CrA7y Me A River  I CriAm7ed A River OvD7(sus4)er You     G6   B7(b13)​

A2
NoEmw  Em(#5)     You SaEm6y YoEm7u're Sorry FoAm7r Bein' SoD7 UntruGmaj7e     B7(b9)    Well, You Can
CrBm7(b5)y Me A RiveE7(b9)r,       CrA7y Me A River I CriedAm7 A River D7(sus4)Over You   G6   C#m7(b5)         F#7​

B
YoBmu Drove Me, Nearly Drove Me Out Of My Head WhiEm6le You NF#7(b9)ever Shed A Tear    Bm             G#m7(b5)              G7(#11)        F#7(b9)​
ReBmmember, I RemeG#m7(b5)mber All That YouC#m7(b5) Said          F#7(b9)​
ToBmaj7ld Me Love Was Too Plebeian Told Me You Were F#m7Through With Me And    B7​

A3
NoEmw  Em(#5)     You SaEm6y YoEm7u Love Me WeAm7ll, Just To ProvD7e YouGmaj7 Do CoB7(b9)me On And
CrBm7(b5)y Me A RiveE7(b9)r,       CrA7y Me A River  I CriAm7ed A River OvD7(sus4)er You     G6   B7(b13)​

Instruments A1
  Em Em(#5)   Em6 Em7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7 B7(b9)
  Bm7(b5) E7(b9)   A7   Am7 D7(sus4)   G6 B7(b13)

Instruments A2
  Em Em(#5)   Em6 Em7   Am7 D7   Gmaj7 B7(b9)
  Bm7(b5) E7(b9)   A7   Am7 D7(sus4)   G6 C#m7(b5) F#7

Instruments B
  Bm   Em6 F#7(b9)   Bm G#m7(b5)   G7(#11) F#7(b9)
  Bm G#m7(b5)   C#m7(b5) F#7(b9)   Bmaj7   F#m7 B7
Also available in: Cm (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cry Me A River?

The chords for Cry Me A River are: Em, Em(#5), Em6, Em7, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, B7(b9), Bm7(b5), E7(b9), A7, D7(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: Em, Em(#5), Em6, Em7, Am7, D7, Gmaj7, B7(b9), Bm7(b5), E7(b9), A7, D7(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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