Now playing

Crying In Public

Chords

4.815 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

(Chords become:
 F#m= Dm  
 A= F  
 Bm= Gm  
 E= C  
 D= Bm  
 C#m= Am  
BUT I really do suggest no capo for this one)
[VERSE 1]
 F#mTake all my deAfenses in two words
 BmAnd throw them aEway
 F#mTell me, what kind of mAonster
Have I bBmeen today?E  
[VERSE 2]
 F#mBut you smile and cAall me "tough guy"
 BmTo the opposite effeEct
 F#mIt’s a flower in a Agun
And your tough guy’s a BmwrecC#k
[CHORUS]
DSorry I'm crying in pC#mublic this way
I'm fEalling for you, I'm fF#malling for you
I'm sDorry I'm causing a sC#mcene on the train
I'm fEalling for you, I'm faF#mlling for you
[POST CHORUS]
   Bm  ELove will be the F#mbridge
Over the sBmand
ELove will be the F#mkey
From hand to haBmndA/C#  
[VERSE 3]
 F#mLike the peach you split oApen with two thumbs
 BmI'm the half without a sEtone
 F#mAnd my heart is a hoAllow 
With a space for your oBmwn
(or whatever you waEnt to do with it)
[VERSE 4]
  F#mAnd I’m blaming all bAeauty upon you
   BmFrom the birds at my fEeet
F#mTo the breakdancing bAoys
And their boomboxes' Bmbeat, beat, C#beat
[CHORUS]
DSorry I'm crying in pC#mublic this way
I'm fEalling for you, I'm fF#malling for you
I'm sDorry I'm causing a sC#mcene on the train
I'm fEalling for you, I'm faF#mlling for you
[POST CHORUS]
   Bm  ELove will be the F#mbridge
Over the sBmand
ELove will be the F#mkey
From hand to haBmndA/C#  
[BRIDGE]
 BmEach autumn leaf Eand passing breath
   F#mEach antidote Eto sudden death
   BmAnd there we are
  EAnd who'd've guessed
That thF#mere it is, just lEike that,
[CHORUS]
DSorry I'm crying in pC#mublic this way
I'm fEalling for you, I'm fF#malling for you
I'm sDorry I'm causing a sC#mcene on the train
I'm fEalling for you, I'm faF#mlling for you
[PLAYOFF]
   Bm  ELove will be the F#mbridge
Over the sBmand
ELove will be the F#mkey
From hand to haBmndA/C#  

All chords in this song (13)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Crying In Public

by Chairlift

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

C#m

A/C#

(Chords become:

F#m Dm

A F

Bm Gm

E C

D Bm

C#m Am

BUT I really do suggest no capo for this one)

[VERSE 1]

F#m A

Take all my defenses in two words

Bm E

And throw them away

F#m A

Tell me, what kind of monster

Bm E

Have I been today?

[VERSE 2]

F#m A

But you smile and call me "tough guy"

Bm E

To the opposite effect

F#m A

It’s a flower in a gun

Bm C#

And your tough guy’s a wreck

[CHORUS]

D C#m

Sorry I'm crying in public this way

E F#m

I'm falling for you, I'm falling for you

D C#m

I'm sorry I'm causing a scene on the train

E F#m

I'm falling for you, I'm falling for you

[POST CHORUS]

Bm E F#m

Love will be the bridge

Over the sand

E F#m

Love will be the key

Bm A/C#

From hand to hand

[VERSE 3]

F#m A

Like the peach you split open with two thumbs

Bm E

I'm the half without a stone

F#m A

And my heart is a hollow

With a space for your own

(or whatever you want to do with it)

[VERSE 4]

F#m A

And I’m blaming all beauty upon you

Bm E

From the birds at my feet

F#m A

To the breakdancing boys

Bm C#

And their boomboxes' beat, beat, beat

[CHORUS]

D C#m

Sorry I'm crying in public this way

E F#m

I'm falling for you, I'm falling for you

D C#m

I'm sorry I'm causing a scene on the train

E F#m

I'm falling for you, I'm falling for you

[POST CHORUS]

Bm E F#m

Love will be the bridge

Over the sand

E F#m

Love will be the key

Bm A/C#

From hand to hand

[BRIDGE]

Bm E

Each autumn leaf and passing breath

F#m E

Each antidote to sudden death

And there we are

And who'd've guessed

F#m E

That there it is, just like that,

[CHORUS]

D C#m

Sorry I'm crying in public this way

E F#m

I'm falling for you, I'm falling for you

D C#m

I'm sorry I'm causing a scene on the train

E F#m

I'm falling for you, I'm falling for you

[PLAYOFF]

Bm E F#m

Love will be the bridge

Over the sand

E F#m

Love will be the key

Bm A/C#

From hand to hand

About Crying In Public Chords by Chairlift

Learn how to play Crying In Public by Chairlift with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Crying In Public chords”, “Crying In Public guitar chords”, or “Chairlift Crying In Public 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 Crying In Public chords and for experienced players who want accurate Crying In Public lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#m, Dm, A, F, Bm, Gm.

FAQ — Crying In Public by Chairlift

How do I play "Crying In Public" by Chairlift on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Crying In Public" by Chairlift on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Crying In Public" by Chairlift free?

Yes. The chords for "Crying In Public" by Chairlift are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Crying In Public" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Crying In Public"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Crying In Public" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Crying In Public" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Crying In Public" by Chairlift with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Chairlift below.

What key is "Crying In Public" in?

The chords for "Crying In Public" show the original chord names (including F#m, Dm, A, F, Bm, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.