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Cross My Heart

Sonny Boy Williamson II

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1950s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Betrayal Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E7  D#  E7 D#   D7  C#   G#
G#       G#            G#   E7 D#

Verse 1
G#If You Cross Your Heart To Someone C   C#​
C#You're Not Supposed To Tell A Lie A  G#   G  G#   G  G#   D#​
C#If You Cross Your Heart To Someone
C#You're Not Supposed To Tell A Lie G#   C  C#   C  C#   C#   G#​
D#Before You Say Wrong Or Either Do Wrong  C  C#    C  C#   C#   G#​
G#It Have To Be So Long Or Either Goodbye D   D#​

Verse 2
G#The First Time I Crossed My Heart
C#I Was By Your Bedside On My Knees C  C#    C  C#   G#​
C#Yes, The First Time I Crossed My Heart
C#I Was By Your Bedside Down On MyG# Knees (Sho 'Nuff, GMaG#n) G  G#   G  G#​
D#And I Know The Difference Between I Knew  C#​
C#I'd Have To Beg You Please, DarlD#in', Help Me Please  D#   G#   D#​

Harmonica solo
G#     C C# C C#  C C# C#  C#    G G#
G#           G#        C#    C#
F E D#   C C# C C# C#     G#    C# G# D#

Verse 3
G#I Cross My Heart C  C#   C  C#   C#​
C#For You're The One, Yes I KnG#ow     D#   G#​
G#I Cross My Heart To You, To YoC#u Baby
C#Because I Know, There's No One Else I KnG#ow
EAnyD#thing You Tell Me To Do
D#I Have To Do IEt Or I'll Have To Go

Outro
E7    D#      G#
Also available in: G#7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Cross My Heart?

The chords for Cross My Heart are: E7, D#, D7, C#, G#, C, A, G, D, F, E

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: E7, D#, D7, C#, G#, C, A, G, D, F, E

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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