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Everybodys Cryin Mercy

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I donG7't believe the thiC#m9ngs I'm seeinCm9'
I've been wonderG7in' 'bout some tC#m9hings I've heCm9ard
C#m9EverybodyCm9's crying Fm9mercyEm9  
When they doCm9n't know the D7meaning of the G7word
[Same as above]
A bad enough situation
Is sure enough getting worse
Everybody's crying justice
Just as soon as there's business first
D#maj7Toe to toD7e, D#maj7touch and goD7  
D#maj7Give a cheer D7and get your oCm9wn souveniD7r
Chords repeat, just listen for it.
Well you know the people running round in circles
Don't know what they're headed for
Everybody's crying peace on earth
Just as soon as we win this war
Straight ahead, gotta knock em dead
So pack your kit, choose your own hypocrite
You don't have to go to off-Broadway
To see something plain absurd
Everybody's crying mercy
When they don't know the meaning of the word
Nobody knows the meaning of the word

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Everybodys Cryin Mercy

by Bonnie Raitt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m9

Cm9

Fm9

Em9

D#maj7

G7 C#m9 Cm9

I don't believe the things I'm seein'

G7 C#m9 Cm9

I've been wonderin' 'bout some things I've heard

C#m9 Cm9 Fm9 Em9

Everybody's crying mercy

Cm9 D7 G7

When they don't know the meaning of the word

[Same as above]

A bad enough situation

Is sure enough getting worse

Everybody's crying justice

Just as soon as there's business first

D#maj7 D7 D#maj7 D7

Toe to toe, touch and go

D#maj7 D7 Cm9 D7

Give a cheer and get your own souvenir

Chords repeat, just listen for it.

Well you know the people running round in circles

Don't know what they're headed for

Everybody's crying peace on earth

Just as soon as we win this war

Straight ahead, gotta knock em dead

So pack your kit, choose your own hypocrite

You don't have to go to off-Broadway

To see something plain absurd

Everybody's crying mercy

When they don't know the meaning of the word

Nobody knows the meaning of the word

About Everybodys Cryin Mercy Chords by Bonnie Raitt

Learn how to play Everybodys Cryin Mercy by Bonnie Raitt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Everybodys Cryin Mercy chords”, “Everybodys Cryin Mercy guitar chords”, or “Bonnie Raitt Everybodys Cryin Mercy 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 Everybodys Cryin Mercy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Everybodys Cryin Mercy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G7, C#m9, Cm9, Fm9, Em9, D7.

FAQ — Everybodys Cryin Mercy by Bonnie Raitt

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Is "Everybodys Cryin Mercy" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Everybodys Cryin Mercy" in?

The chords for "Everybodys Cryin Mercy" show the original chord names (including G7, C#m9, Cm9, Fm9, Em9, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.