Chordyes

Cruel

Jeff Bernat

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cruel by Jeff Bernat

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Amaj7   A7   Bm7   Bm7 Dm6  [x2]

Verse
I Amaj7Ain't Gonna Lie, You've Been On My Mind, I Know That It's GonA7na Take..
Some Getting Used To  Gmaj7          Bm7    Dm6​
And IAmaj7 Ain't Gonna Front, Thought You Were The One, Never Would've Guessed    A7​
That You Would Fall ThrGmaj7ough, Baby, 'CausBm7e      Dm6​

Pre-Hook
EaF#m7ch Time I Tried, Girl, You Made An EAmaj7xcuse
Just Tryna Dmaj7Avoid It And Hidin' ThDmaj7e Truth     E​
See, YoF#m7u Would Rather Run Away From It, I Just Wanted You TAmaj7o Say Something
StDmaj7ill Can't Believe You'd Do MBm7e, Like This    Dm6​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Amaj7To All The Places I Used ToA7 Take You To?                  Bm7          Bm7    E7​
I Thought You Were Someone ElseAmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlA7one By Myself                  Dmaj7                 Bm7​
I Dm6Never Thought I'd See The Day That You'd Be So Cruel

Instruments
  Amaj7   A7   Gmaj7   Bm7 Dm6
  Amaj7   A7   Bm7   Bm7 Dm6

Verse
WhAmaj7y You Playin' Games? Wish It Was The Same, Probably Never Gonna Be     A7​
What It UsedGmaj7 To      Bm7    Dm6​
ButAmaj7 I Ain't Gonna Stress, When There's Nothin' Left, You Gon' Up And Leave  A7​
Actin' All BraGmaj7nd New, LadyBm7, 'CaDm6use

Bridge
  F#m7    And I Don't Wanna Make Things CompAmaj7licated
  Dmaj7Gotta Let You Know All Of This Time, I CaDmaj7n't Get Back From YouG#m7b5​
  F#m7    I'm Someone You'A7ll Just Get Over Again....    Dmaj7        Bm9​
I'Em Tryin' Hard To Move On       E​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Amaj7To All The Places I Used To A7Take You To?                  Bm7          Bm7    E7​
I Thought You Were Someone ElseAmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlA7one By Myself                  Dmaj7                 Bm7​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Amaj7To (Girl, How Can You Take Him To) All The Places I Used To Take             A7​
YoBm7u To?       (I ThoughBm7t You Were TE7he One For Me)
I Thought You Were Someone ElseAmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlA7one By Myself                  Dmaj7                 Bm7​
I Dm6Never Thought I'd See The Day That You'd Be So Cruel

Outro
  Amaj7
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Cruel?

The chords for Cruel are: Amaj7, A7, Bm7, Dm6, Gmaj7, F#m7, Dmaj7, E, E7, G#m7b5, Bm9

What is the original key of Cruel?

The original key is Amaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Cruel?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Cruel in another key?

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

Can Cruel be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Cruel on ukulele?

Chord Cruel can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Cruel?

Cruel uses 11 chords: Amaj7, A7, Bm7, Dm6, Gmaj7, F#m7, Dmaj7, E, E7, G#m7b5, Bm9

What is the easiest way to play Cruel?

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 Cruel released in?

Cruel was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Cruel?

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

0.3x