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Cry Baby

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Intro
A A7 A/F#  A A7 A/F#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
Verse 1
EI think it's pretty strange
Watching the passersby
Crawling all over one another
Trying to get ahead in life
E6MonE7day E6you Ecough
E6TueE7sday E6you Ecry
E6WedE7nesdE6ay iEn bed
EWhat E7if E6you Edie?Bb  
Verse 2
EYou say that I'm insane
I say you're probably right
We all got something important to say
But talking's a waste of time
E6MonE7day E6you Ecough
E6TueE7sday E6you Ecry
E6WedE7nesdE6ay iEn bed
EWhat E7if E6you Edie?Bb  
Chorus
ECry baE7by EcryE7  
AKick, scream, fightA7  
AHold on with all your mightA7  
EYou're gonna dieE7, dEieE7  
AOpen up your eyes A7  
Aor life will pass you byA7  
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
Yerse 3
EDon't you think it's pretty strange?
All got something to hide
House in the desert, top of a mountain
Lost in a deep-sea dive
E6MonE7day E6you Ecough
E6TueE7sday E6you Ecry
E6WedE7nesdE6ay iEn bed
EThurE7sday E6you EdieBb  
Chorus
ECry baE7by EcryE7  
AKick, scream, fightA7  
AHold on with all your mightA7  
You're gonna EdieE7, dEieE7  
AOpen up your eyes A7or lAife will pass you bA7y
M8
Without lGove
Without lF#ove
GNothing else will ever be F#enough
C G C G C G C G E
C G C G C G C G E
Chorus
ECry E/C#baby E7cry
          Like it or not
ECry E/C#baby E/G#cry
           Like it or not  
ECry E/C#baby E7cry
          Like it or not
ECry E/C#baby E/G#cry
           Like it or not  
ECry E/C#baby E7cry
          Like it or not
ECry E/C#baby E/G#cry
           Like it or not

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

Cage the Elephant is an American rock band known for their blend of classic rock, '90s alternative, blues, punk rock, and funk. This song appears on their 2015 album, Tell Me I'm Pretty, which was produced by Dan Auerbach. While the specific meaning of "Cry Baby" isn't detailed, the band's influences often point to a raw, energetic, and emotionally charged sound. Playing this song might feel like channeling a heartfelt, perhaps vulnerable, rock anthem.

AI-written from these sources:Cage the Elephant — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Cry Baby

by Cage the Elephant

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

A/F#

E/C#

E/G#

Intro

A A7 A/F# A A7 A/F#

E E/C# E7 E E/C# E/G#

Verse 1

I think it's pretty strange

Watching the passersby

Crawling all over one another

Trying to get ahead in life

E6 E7 E6 E

Monday you cough

E6 E7 E6 E

Tuesday you cry

E6 E7 E6 E

Wednesday in bed

E E7 E6 E Bb

What if you die?

Verse 2

You say that I'm insane

I say you're probably right

We all got something important to say

But talking's a waste of time

E6 E7 E6 E

Monday you cough

E6 E7 E6 E

Tuesday you cry

E6 E7 E6 E

Wednesday in bed

E E7 E6 E Bb

What if you die?

Chorus

E E7 E E7

Cry baby cry

A A7

Kick, scream, fight

A A7

Hold on with all your might

E E7 E E7

You're gonna die, die

A A7

Open up your eyes

A A7

or life will pass you by

E E/C# E7 E E/C# E/G#

Yerse 3

Don't you think it's pretty strange?

All got something to hide

House in the desert, top of a mountain

Lost in a deep-sea dive

E6 E7 E6 E

Monday you cough

E6 E7 E6 E

Tuesday you cry

E6 E7 E6 E

Wednesday in bed

E E7 E6 E Bb

Thursday you die

Chorus

E E7 E E7

Cry baby cry

A A7

Kick, scream, fight

A A7

Hold on with all your might

E E7 E E7

You're gonna die, die

A A7 A A7

Open up your eyes or life will pass you by

Without love

G F#

Nothing else will ever be enough

C G C G C G C G E

Chorus

E E/C# E7

Cry baby cry

Like it or not

E E/C# E/G#

Cry baby cry

Like it or not

E E/C# E7

Cry baby cry

Like it or not

E E/C# E/G#

Cry baby cry

Like it or not

E E/C# E7

Cry baby cry

Like it or not

E E/C# E/G#

Cry baby cry

Like it or not

About Cry Baby Chords by Cage the Elephant

Learn how to play Cry Baby by Cage the Elephant with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cry Baby chords”, “Cry Baby guitar chords”, or “Cage the Elephant Cry Baby chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Cry Baby chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cry Baby lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A7, A/F#, E, E/C#, E7.

FAQ — Cry Baby by Cage the Elephant

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Can I transpose "Cry Baby" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Cry Baby" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cry Baby"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cry Baby" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cry Baby" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cry Baby" by Cage the Elephant with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cage the Elephant below.

What key is "Cry Baby" in?

The chords for "Cry Baby" show the original chord names (including A, A7, A/F#, E, E/C#, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.