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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
A1
NoGmw  Gm(#5)     You SaGm6y YoGm7u're Lonely YouCm7 Cry The WholeF7 Night Thorough WA#maj7ell, YouD7(b9) Can
CrDm7(b5)y Me A RiveG7(b9)r,       CrC7y Me A River  I CriCm7ed A River OvF7(sus4)er You     A#6    D7(b13)​

A2
NoGmw  Gm(#5)     You SaGm6y YoGm7u're Sorry FoCm7r Bein' SoF7 UntruA#maj7e      D7(b9)   Well, You Can
CrDm7(b5)y Me A RiveG7(b9)r,       CrC7y Me A River I CriedCm7 A River F7(sus4)Over You   A#6    Em7(b5)        A7​

B
YoDmu Drove Me, Nearly Drove Me Out Of My Head WhiGm6le You NA7(b9)ever Shed A Tear   Dm             Bm7(b5)             A#7(#11)         A7(b9)​
ReDmmember, I RemeBm7(b5)mber All That YoEm7(b5)u Said        A7(b9)​
ToDmaj7ld Me Love Was Too Plebeian Told Me You Were Am7Through With Me And   D7​

A3
NoGmw  Gm(#5)     You SaGm6y YoGm7u Love Me WeCm7ll, Just To ProvF7e YouA#maj7 Do ComD7(b9)e On And
CrDm7(b5)y Me A RiveG7(b9)r,       CrC7y Me A River  I CriCm7ed A River OvF7(sus4)er You     A#6    D7(b13)​

Instruments A1
  Gm Gm(#5)   Gm6 Gm7   Cm7 F7   A#maj7 D7(b9)
  Dm7(b5) G7(b9)   C7   Cm7 F7(sus4)   A#6 D7(b13)

Instruments A2
  Gm Gm(#5)   Gm6 Gm7   Cm7 F7   A#maj7 D7(b9)
  Dm7(b5) G7(b9)   C7   Cm7 F7(sus4)   A#6 Em7(b5) A7

Instruments B
  Dm   Gm6 A7(b9)   Dm Bm7(b5)   A#7(#11) A7(b9)
  Dm Bm7(b5)   Em7(b5) A7(b9)   Dmaj7   Am7 D7
Also available in: Cm (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cry Me A River?

The chords for Cry Me A River are: Gm, Gm(#5), Gm6, Gm7, Cm7, F7, A#maj7, D7(b9), Dm7(b5), G7(b9), C7, F7(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: Gm, Gm(#5), Gm6, Gm7, Cm7, F7, A#maj7, D7(b9), Dm7(b5), G7(b9), C7, F7(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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