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[Intro]
||:   Am    D7    Gmaj7    Em:||  X4
[Verse 1]
AmIt's making you D7cry every Gmaj7time
You give your lEmove to me this Amway
Saying you'd wD7ait for me to Gmaj7stay
I know it hEmurts you
[Chorus]
But I nAmeed to tD7ell you soGmaj7mething
My hEmeart just can't be faAmithful D7for long
Gmaj7I swear I'll oEmnly make you cAmry
[Verse 2]
Maybe I'd chD7ange for you somGmaj7eday
But I can't Emhelp the way I fAmeel
Wish I was gD7ood
Wish that I Gmaj7could give you my lEmove now
[Chorus]
But I nAmeed to tD7ell you someGmaj7thing
My hEmeart just can't be faiAmthful D7for long
         Gmaj7             Em(Am)
I swear I'll only make you cry
[Instrumental Break]
||:   Am    D7    Gmaj7    Em:||  X2
[Chorus]
I nAmeed to tD7ell you someGmaj7thing
My hEmeart just can't be faAmithful D7for long
         Gmaj7              Em(Am)
I swear I'll only make you cry
[Outro]
||:   Am    D7    Gmaj7    Em:||  X2
    Am

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The story behind the song

The song "Cry" is part of an album that frontman Greg Gonzalez views as a "film," capturing romance, beauty, and sexuality from a stunning, exotic location. It's meant to be an honest portrayal, a snapshot of a moment, even with its flaws. The band's music often emerges as a gentle and peaceful reaction to internal turmoil and heartbreak, providing solace through its calm nature. At its heart, the song plays like a tender, intimate reflection on love's delicate intricacies.

AI-written from these sources:Cry (Cigarettes After Sex album) — Wikipedia ↗Cigarettes After Sex — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Cry

by Cigarettes After Sex

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Gmaj7

[Intro]

Am D7 Gmaj7 Em

||: :|| X4

[Verse 1]

Am D7 Gmaj7

It's making you cry every time

Em Am

You give your love to me this way

D7 Gmaj7

Saying you'd wait for me to stay

I know it hurts you

[Chorus]

Am D7 Gmaj7

But I need to tell you something

Em Am D7

My heart just can't be faithful for long

Gmaj7 Em Am

I swear I'll only make you cry

[Verse 2]

D7 Gmaj7

Maybe I'd change for you someday

Em Am

But I can't help the way I feel

Wish I was good

Gmaj7 Em

Wish that I could give you my love now

[Chorus]

Am D7 Gmaj7

But I need to tell you something

Em Am D7

My heart just can't be faithful for long

Gmaj7 Em Am

()

I swear I'll only make you cry

[Instrumental Break]

Am D7 Gmaj7 Em

||: :|| X2

[Chorus]

Am D7 Gmaj7

I need to tell you something

Em Am D7

My heart just can't be faithful for long

Gmaj7 Em Am

()

I swear I'll only make you cry

[Outro]

Am D7 Gmaj7 Em

||: :|| X2

About Cry Chords by Cigarettes After Sex

Learn how to play Cry by Cigarettes After Sex with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cry chords”, “Cry guitar chords”, or “Cigarettes After Sex Cry 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 chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cry lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, D7, Gmaj7, Em.

FAQ — Cry by Cigarettes After Sex

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What key is "Cry" in?

The chords for "Cry" show the original chord names (including Am, D7, Gmaj7, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.