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Cry Baby

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Intro
A A7 A/F#  A A7 A/F#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
Verse 1
E
I think it's pretty strange
Watching the passersby
Crawling all over one another
Trying to get ahead in life
E6 E7  E6  E
Monday you cough
E6 E7  E6  E
Tuesday you cry
E6 E7  E6  E
Wednesday in bed
E   E7  E6  E          Bb
What if you die?
Verse 2
E
You say that I'm insane
I say you're probably right
We all got something important to say
But talking's a waste of time
E6 E7  E6  E
Monday you cough
E6 E7  E6  E
Tuesday you cry
E6 E7  E6  E
Wednesday in bed
E   E7  E6  E          Bb
What if you die?
Chorus
E     E7 E   E7
Cry baby cry
A                    A7
Kick, scream, fight
A                           A7
Hold on with all your might
E               E7 E  E7
You're gonna die, die
A                 A7
Open up your eyes 
A                       A7
or life will pass you by
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
Yerse 3
E
Don't you think it's pretty strange?
All got something to hide
House in the desert, top of a mountain
Lost in a deep-sea dive
E6 E7  E6  E
Monday you cough
E6 E7  E6  E
Tuesday you cry
E6 E7  E6  E
Wednesday in bed
E   E7  E6  E          Bb
Thursday you die
Chorus
E     E7 E   E7
Cry baby cry
A                    A7
Kick, scream, fight
A                           A7
Hold on with all your might
             E  E7 E  E7
You're gonna die, die
A                 A7  A                  A7
Open up your eyes or life will pass you by
M8
         G
Without love
         F#
Without love
G                         F#
Nothing else will ever be enough
C G C G C G C G E
C G C G C G C G E
Chorus
E   E/C# E7
Cry baby cry
          Like it or not
E   E/C# E/G#
Cry baby cry
           Like it or not  
E   E/C# E7
Cry baby cry
          Like it or not
E   E/C# E/G#
Cry baby cry
           Like it or not  
E   E/C# E7
Cry baby cry
          Like it or not
E   E/C# E/G#
Cry baby cry
           Like it or not

Cry Baby chords and lyrics

Free chords for Cry Baby by Cage the Elephant. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Intro
A A7 A/F#  A A7 A/F#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
Verse 1
Watching the passersby
Crawling all over one another
Trying to get ahead in life
Verse 2
I say you're probably right
We all got something important to say
But talking's a waste of time
Chorus
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
E E/C# E7  E E/C# E/G#
Yerse 3
All got something to hide
House in the desert, top of a mountain
Lost in a deep-sea dive
Chorus
M8
C G C G C G C G E
C G C G C G C G E
Chorus
          Like it or not
           Like it or not  
          Like it or not
           Like it or not  
          Like it or not
           Like it or not

Cry Baby Chords by Cage the Elephant

Learn how to play Cry Baby by Cage the Elephant with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cry Baby chords”, “Cry Baby guitar chords”, or “Cage the Elephant Cry Baby 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 Baby chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cry Baby lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A7, A/F#, E, E/C#, E7.

Frequently asked questions about Cry Baby

How do I play "Cry Baby" by Cage the Elephant on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Cry Baby" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cry Baby"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Cry Baby" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Cry Baby" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cry Baby" by Cage the Elephant with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Cage the Elephant below.

What key is "Cry Baby" in?

The chords for "Cry Baby" show the original chord names (including A, A7, A/F#, E, E/C#, E7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.