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Cross My Heart

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Cross My Heart by Sonny Boy Williamson II in the key of C

Intro
C7  B  C7 B   A#7  A   E
E       E            E   C7 B

Verse 1
EIf You Cross Your Heart To SomeoneG#    A
AYou're Not Supposed To Tell A LieF  E  D#   E  D#   E  B
AIf You Cross Your Heart To Someone
AYou're Not Supposed To Tell A LieE  G#   A  G#   A  A  E
BBefore You Say Wrong Or Either Do Wrong G#   A   G#   A  A  E
EIt Have To Be So Long Or Either GoodbyeA#    B

Verse 2
EThe First Time I Crossed My Heart
AI Was By Your Bedside On My KneesG#   A   G#   A  E
AYes, The First Time I Crossed My Heart
AI Was By Your Bedside Down On MEy Knees (Sho 'NuffD#, MEanD#)  E  D#   E
BAnd I Know The Difference Between I Knew A
AI'd Have To Beg You Please, DarBlin', Help Me PleaseB  E  B

Harmonica solo
E     G# A G# A  G# A A  A    D# E
E           E        A    A
C# C B   G# A G# A A     E    A E B

Verse 3
EI Cross My HeartG#   A  G#   A  A
AFor You're The One, Yes I KEnow   B  E
EI Cross My Heart To You, To YAou Baby
ABecause I Know, There's No One Else I KEnow
CAnyBthing You Tell Me To Do
BI Have To Do CIt Or I'll Have To Go

Outro
C7    B      E
Also available in: G#7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cross My Heart?

The chords for Cross My Heart are: C7, B, A#7, A, E, G#, F, D#, A#, C#, C

What is the original key of Cross My Heart?

The original key is G#7.

What is the difficulty of playing Cross My Heart?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Cross My Heart in another key?

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

Can Cross My Heart be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Cross My Heart on ukulele?

Chord Cross My Heart can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Cross My Heart?

Cross My Heart uses 11 chords: C7, B, A#7, A, E, G#, F, D#, A#, C#, C

What is the easiest way to play Cross My Heart?

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 Cross My Heart released in?

Cross My Heart was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Cross My Heart?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Cross My Heart 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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