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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 C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C F7   C F7

Verse
CI've  Got Every ReasonF7  On  Earth  To  B C E  MadF7          C    F7   C  F7​
CCos I've Just Lost F7The Only GirCl I HaF7d     G​
F7If I Could Get My Way, I'd Get Myself Locked Up Today
But I CanC't So I Cry InGstead    C  F7   C  F7​

Verse 2
I've Got A Chip OnC My Shoulder ThatF7's Bigger Than My Feet C        F7            C  F7   C  F7​
CI Can't TaF7lk To People ThCat I MF7eet  G​
F7And If I Could See You Now, I'd Try To Make You Sad Somehow
But I CanC't So I Cry InGstead    C  F7   C  F7​

Hook
Don't  Want  To  Cry  WhenEm  There's  A  Person  There,
I  Get  ShD7y  When  They  Start  To  Stare
I'm GoGnna Hide Myself Away, Ay Hay, But I'll Come Back Again SomeA7day                   D7               G7​
And  When  I  Do  You'Cd  Better  HideF7  All  ThCe  Girls  F7         C  F7   C  F7​
CCos I'm Gonna Break TheF7ir Hearts All 'RCound The World F7              G​
F7Yes, I'm Gonna Break Them In Two, And Show You What Your Loving Man Can Do
Until ThenC I'll Cry GInstead   C  F7   C  F7​
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for I'll Cry Instead?

The chords for I'll Cry Instead are: C, F7, G, Em, D7, A7, G7

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: C, F7, G, Em, D7, A7, G7

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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