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I'll Cry Instead

The Beatles

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I'll Cry Instead by The Beatles in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A D7   A D7

Verse
AI've  Got Every ReasonD7  On  Earth  To  B A E  MadD7          A    D7   A  D7​
ACos I've Just Lost D7The Only GirAl I HaD7d     E​
D7If I Could Get My Way, I'd Get Myself Locked Up Today
But I CanA't So I Cry InEstead    A  D7   A  D7​

Verse 2
I've Got A Chip OnA My Shoulder ThatD7's Bigger Than My Feet A        D7            A  D7   A  D7​
AI Can't TaD7lk To People ThAat I MD7eet  E​
D7And If I Could See You Now, I'd Try To Make You Sad Somehow
But I CanA't So I Cry InEstead    A  D7   A  D7​

Hook
Don't  Want  To  Cry  WhenC#m  There's  A  Person  There,
I  Get  ShB7y  When  They  Start  To  Stare
I'm GoEnna Hide Myself Away, Ay Hay, But I'll Come Back Again SomeF#7day                    B7               E7​
And  When  I  Do  You'Ad  Better  HideD7  All  ThAe  Girls  D7         A  D7   A  D7​
ACos I'm Gonna Break TheD7ir Hearts All 'RAound The World D7              E​
D7Yes, I'm Gonna Break Them In Two, And Show You What Your Loving Man Can Do
Until ThenA I'll Cry EInstead   A  D7   A  D7​
Also available in: G (Original) C D E

FAQ

What are the chords for I'll Cry Instead?

The chords for I'll Cry Instead are: A, D7, E, C#m, B7, F#7, E7

What is the original key of I'll Cry Instead?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing I'll Cry Instead?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play I'll Cry Instead in another key?

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

Can I'll Cry Instead be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I'll Cry Instead on ukulele?

Chord I'll Cry Instead can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I'll Cry Instead?

I'll Cry Instead uses 7 chords: A, D7, E, C#m, B7, F#7, E7

What is the easiest way to play I'll Cry Instead?

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 I'll Cry Instead released in?

I'll Cry Instead was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I'll Cry Instead?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I'll Cry Instead 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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