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Cruel

Jeff Bernat

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cruel by Jeff Bernat in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Cmaj7   C7   Dm7   Dm7 Fm6  [x2]

Verse
I Cmaj7Ain't Gonna Lie, You've Been On My Mind, I Know That It's GonC7na Take..
Some Getting Used To  A#maj7           Dm7    Fm6​
And ICmaj7 Ain't Gonna Front, Thought You Were The One, Never Would've Guessed    C7​
That You Would Fall ThrA#maj7ough, Baby, 'CauseDm7       Fm6​

Pre-Hook
EaAm7ch Time I Tried, Girl, You Made An Cmaj7Excuse
Just Tryna Fmaj7Avoid It And Hidin' ThFmaj7e Truth     G​
See, YoAm7u Would Rather Run Away From It, I Just Wanted You Cmaj7To Say Something
StFmaj7ill Can't Believe You'd Do MDm7e, Like This    Fm6​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Cmaj7To All The Places I Used ToC7 Take You To?                  Dm7          Dm7    G7(b9)​
I Thought You Were Someone ElseCmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlC7one By Myself                  Fmaj7                 Dm7​
I Fm6Never Thought I'd See The Day That You'd Be So Cruel

Instruments
  Cmaj7   C7   A#maj7   Dm7 Fm6
  Cmaj7   C7   Dm7   Dm7 Fm6

Verse
WhCmaj7y You Playin' Games? Wish It Was The Same, Probably Never Gonna Be     C7​
What It UsedA#maj7 To       Dm7    Fm6​
ButCmaj7 I Ain't Gonna Stress, When There's Nothin' Left, You Gon' Up And Leave  C7​
Actin' All BraA#maj7nd New, Lady,Dm7 'CauFm6se

Bridge
  Am7    And I Don't Wanna Make Things ComCmaj7plicated
  Fmaj7Gotta Let You Know All Of This Time, I CaFmaj7n't Get Back From YouBm7(b5)​
  Am7    I'm Someone YouC7'll Just Get Over Again....   Fmaj7        Dm9​
I'Gm Tryin' Hard To Move On       G​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Cmaj7To All The Places I Used To C7Take You To?                  Dm7          Dm7    G7(b9)​
I Thought You Were Someone ElseCmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlC7one By Myself                  Fmaj7                 Dm7​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Cmaj7To (Girl, How Can You Take Him To) All The Places I Used To Take             C7​
YoDm7u To?       (I ThoughDm7t You Were TG7(b9)he One For Me)
I Thought You Were Someone ElseCmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlC7one By Myself                  Fmaj7                 Dm7​
I Fm6Never Thought I'd See The Day That You'd Be So Cruel

Outro
  Cmaj7
Also available in: Amaj7 (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Cruel?

The chords for Cruel are: Cmaj7, C7, Dm7, Fm6, A#maj7, Am7, Fmaj7, G, G7(b9), Bm7(b5), Dm9

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: Cmaj7, C7, Dm7, Fm6, A#maj7, Am7, Fmaj7, G, G7(b9), Bm7(b5), Dm9

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.

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