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Sorry Son

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     Em022000
    Em7020000
     G6320000
  Cmaj7032000
      G320003
Intro:
        Em   Em7   G6   D   Cmaj7
                         Em  D Cmaj7
EmSorry son, this is what I've dEm7one
This is what I've doG6ne
It was a long Dsad supper withoCmaj7ut you
EmI had to be cruel to be kEm7ind
We have to leave the pG6ast behind
La la DlaCmaj7  
EmAnd isn't it strEm7ange how G6people Dcan Cmaj7change    woah...
EmAnd isn't it weird Em7how people I feared
G6They all Dseem worthless Cmaj7now
G6I will riCde on my bicDycle, I Cmaj7ride thiCnking of yGou
As I'm riCding on my tDricycle, I rCmaj7ide
I sDee the sun in the trCees, and I fG6eel the psychedelic brEmeeze
And DI see the sun in thCe trees, and G6I feel the psychedeliEmc breeze
EmSorry son, this is what I've dEm7one
This is what I've doG6ne
It was a long Dsad supper withoCmaj7ut you
EmPlease don't hold me resEm7ponsible    G6ah......
I tDried and tCmaj7ried
EmIt wasn't the sEm7ame wiG6thouDt mCmaj7y brain    oh...
EmIt wasEm7n't a game, it wasn't a game
G6Oh nDot nCmaj7ow
  Em    Em7    G6    Cmaj7and so on.....
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All chords in this song (7)

The story behind the song

"Sorry Son" comes from The Cranberries, an Irish rock band known for their blend of alternative rock with elements of indie, folk, and pop. Formed in Limerick in 1989, the band found international fame with their distinct sound, often featuring lead vocalist Dolores O'Riordan. This song, appearing on the "World Ballads Collection," showcases the band's softer, more reflective side, inviting a contemplative mood.

AI-written from these sources:The Cranberries — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sorry Son

by The Cranberries

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Cmaj7

022000

Em7

020000

320000

Cmaj7

032000

320003

Intro:

Em Em7 G6 D Cmaj7

Em D Cmaj7

Em Em7

Sorry son, this is what I've done

This is what I've done

D Cmaj7

It was a long sad supper without you

Em Em7

I had to be cruel to be kind

We have to leave the past behind

D Cmaj7

La la la

Em Em7 G6 D Cmaj7

And isn't it strange how people can change woah...

Em Em7

And isn't it weird how people I feared

G6 D Cmaj7

They all seem worthless now

G6 C D Cmaj7 C G

I will ride on my bicycle, I ride thinking of you

C D Cmaj7

As I'm riding on my tricycle, I ride

D C G6 Em

I see the sun in the trees, and I feel the psychedelic breeze

D C G6 Em

And I see the sun in the trees, and I feel the psychedelic breeze

Em Em7

Sorry son, this is what I've done

This is what I've done

D Cmaj7

It was a long sad supper without you

Em Em7 G6

Please don't hold me responsible ah......

D Cmaj7

I tried and tried

Em Em7 G6 D Cmaj7

It wasn't the same without my brain oh...

Em Em7

It wasn't a game, it wasn't a game

G6 D Cmaj7

Oh not now

Em Em7 G6 Cmaj7

and so on.....

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About Sorry Son Chords by The Cranberries

Learn how to play Sorry Son by The Cranberries with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sorry Son chords”, “Sorry Son guitar chords”, or “The Cranberries Sorry Son 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 Sorry Son chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sorry Son lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, Em7, G6, Cmaj7, G, D.

FAQ — Sorry Son by The Cranberries

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What key is "Sorry Son" in?

The chords for "Sorry Son" show the original chord names (including Em, Em7, G6, Cmaj7, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.