Tears Dry On Their Own

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*CAPO 2nd FRET*
(Original Key: A)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
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D6 G#m7b5 Gmaj7 F#m7 Em9 D/F# G E/G# Em
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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F#m Bm E7 G/A F#sus4 F# Bm7 A7
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
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[Verse 1]
D6All I can ever be to you, is a G#m7b5darkness that we knew,
And Gmaj7this regret I F#m7got ac-Em9customed D/F#to.G  E/G#  
D6Once it was so right, when G#m7b5we were at our high,
Gmaj7Waiting for you F#m7in the ho-Em9tel at night.D/F#  G  E/G#  
[Verse 2]
I knew I D6hadn't met my match, but every G#m7b5moment we could snatch.
I Gmaj7don't know why F#m7I got Em9so attached.D/F#  G  E/G#  
It's my reD6sponsibility, and you don't G#m7b5owe nothing to me,
But to Gmaj7walk away; I F#m7have no ca-Em9pacity.F#m7  
[Chorus 1]
GHe walks a-Emway; F#mthe sun goes Bmdown.
GHe Emtakes the day, F#mbut I'm grown.Bm  
And in Gyour grey, Emin this F#mblue shade,Bm  
My E7tears dry on F#mtheir Gown.
[Verse 3]
D6I don't understand; why G#m7b5do I stress a man,
When Gmaj7there's so many F#m7better Em9things at hand?D/F#  G  E/G#  
We could a D6never had it all; we G#m7b5had to hit a wall,
So Gmaj7this is in-F#m7evita-Em9ble withdrawal.D/F#  G  E/G#  
[Verse 4]
Even if D6I stop wanting you, a per-G#m7b5spective pushes through,
I'll Gmaj7be some next F#m7man's other Em9woman soon.D/F#  G  E/G#  
I can't D6play myself again, I should just G#m7b5be my own best friend,
Not Gmaj7fuck myself F#m7in the head with Em9stupid men.F#m7  
[Chorus 2]
GHe walks a-Emway; F#mthe sun goes Bmdown.
GHe Emtakes the day, F#mbut I'm grown.Bm  
And in Gyour grey, Emin this F#mblue shade,Bm  
My E7tears dry on F#mtheir Gown.
[Bridge 1]
So G/Awe are history; your shadow covers me, the sky above, a blaze...
[Chorus 3]
F#sus4He F#walks away; Bm7the sun goes down.
GHe takes the day, but I'm grown.
And in A7your grey, in this blue shade, my tears dry on their own.
[Verse 5]
I D6wish I could say no regrets, and no e-G#m7b5motional debts,
'Cos Gmaj7as we kiss good-F#m7bye the Em9sun sets.D/F#  G  E/G#  
So D6we are history; the G#m7b5shadow covers me,
The Gmaj7sky above a F#m7blaze that only Em9lovers see.F#m7  
[Chorus 4]
GHe walks a-Emway; F#mthe sun goes Bmdown.
GHe Emtakes the day, F#mbut I'm grown.Bm  
And in Gyour grey, Emin this F#mblue shade,Bm  
My E7tears dry on F#mtheir Gown.
[Chorus 5]
GHe walks a-Emway; F#mthe sun goes Bmdown.
GHe Emtakes the day, F#mbut I'm grown.Bm  
And in Gyour grey, Emin this F#mblue shade,Bm  
My E7tears dry on F#mtheir Gown.
[Chorus 6]
GHe walks a-Emway; F#mthe sun goes Bmdown.
GHe Emtakes the day, F#mbut I'm grown.Bm  
And in Gyour grey, Emin this F#mblue shade,Bm  
My Gtears dry..Em.F#m  Bm  
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The story behind the song

This song, from Amy Winehouse's album Back to Black, features her distinctive contralto vocals and autobiographical songwriting. The music behind her voice interpolates Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," while the melody and lyrics are Winehouse's own composition. It's been described as a Motown-influenced pop and soul song, reflecting her eclectic blend of genres. Playing this song channels the raw, expressive emotion of a soul legend.

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