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Cruel

Jeff Bernat

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 2010s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Emaj7   E7   F#m7   F#m7 Am6  [x2]

Verse
I Emaj7Ain't Gonna Lie, You've Been On My Mind, I Know That It's GonE7na Take..
Some Getting Used To  Dmaj7          F#m7     Am6​
And IEmaj7 Ain't Gonna Front, Thought You Were The One, Never Would've Guessed    E7​
That You Would Fall ThrDmaj7ough, Baby, 'CausF#m7e       Am6​

Pre-Hook
EaC#m7ch Time I Tried, Girl, You Made An EEmaj7xcuse
Just Tryna Amaj7Avoid It And Hidin' ThAmaj7e Truth     B​
See, YoC#m7u Would Rather Run Away From It, I Just Wanted You TEmaj7o Say Something
StAmaj7ill Can't Believe You'd Do MF#m7e, Like This     Am6​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Emaj7To All The Places I Used ToE7 Take You To?                  F#m7           F#m7     B7(b9)​
I Thought You Were Someone ElseEmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlE7one By Myself                  Amaj7                 F#m7​
I Am6Never Thought I'd See The Day That You'd Be So Cruel

Instruments
  Emaj7   E7   Dmaj7   F#m7 Am6
  Emaj7   E7   F#m7   F#m7 Am6

Verse
WhEmaj7y You Playin' Games? Wish It Was The Same, Probably Never Gonna Be     E7​
What It UsedDmaj7 To      F#m7     Am6​
ButEmaj7 I Ain't Gonna Stress, When There's Nothin' Left, You Gon' Up And Leave  E7​
Actin' All BraDmaj7nd New, LadyF#m7, 'CauAm6se

Bridge
  C#m7    And I Don't Wanna Make Things CompEmaj7licated
  Amaj7Gotta Let You Know All Of This Time, I CaAmaj7n't Get Back From YouD#m7(b5)​
  C#m7    I'm Someone You'E7ll Just Get Over Again....    Amaj7        F#m9​
I'Bm Tryin' Hard To Move On       B​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Emaj7To All The Places I Used To E7Take You To?                  F#m7           F#m7     B7(b9)​
I Thought You Were Someone ElseEmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlE7one By Myself                  Amaj7                 F#m7​

Hook
How Can You Take Him Emaj7To (Girl, How Can You Take Him To) All The Places I Used To Take             E7​
YoF#m7u To?       (I ThoughtF#m7 You Were TheB7(b9) One For Me)
I Thought You Were Someone ElseEmaj7 Instead You Leave Me Hanging AlE7one By Myself                  Amaj7                 F#m7​
I Am6Never Thought I'd See The Day That You'd Be So Cruel

Outro
  Emaj7
Also available in: Amaj7 (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Cruel?

The chords for Cruel are: Emaj7, E7, F#m7, Am6, Dmaj7, C#m7, Amaj7, B, B7(b9), D#m7(b5), F#m9

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: Emaj7, E7, F#m7, Am6, Dmaj7, C#m7, Amaj7, B, B7(b9), D#m7(b5), F#m9

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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