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Cruel

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[Intro]
F    Fm
[Verse 1]
   C                              Am                      Dm        G
Am I suppose to close my eyes and fall asleep when you're not home
       C                          Am                   Dm     G
'Cause I wanna believe you, but I wonder if you're all alone
       C
These nights (these nights)
     Am            Dm      G
They take forever long and I can't breathe
     C
I'm tired (I'm tired)
   Am               Dm       Fm
If I could do the things you do to me
[Pre-Chorus]
C
You wouldn't like that
Am
No, no, no, you wouldn't like that
Dm                                        G
Runnin' round, two, three o'clock in the mornin'
                C
Hey, hey, hey, you better believe me
Am
Lovin' you, it ain't easy
    Dm                    Fm
I'm halfway to losin' my mind
[Chorus]
           C  Am
Don't be cruel
      F            G             C         Am    F    Fm
It's taken all of me to love someone like you, yooooouuuu
           C  Am
Don't be cruel
      F            G             C        Am   F    Fm
It's taken all of me to love someone like you, ooh
[Verse 2]
  C                                     Am                    Dm       G
Tryin' to see your side of things, but you've been playing so unfair (Ooh)
 C                                 Am                   Dm        G
Talkin' like you love me, but then go on like you just don't care
      C                    Am             Dm
Look out (look out), I'll come swingin' around
       G
Can't keep me down
   C                        Am           Dm          Fm
I love ya (I love ya), but I'm losing myself in this run around
[Pre-Chorus]
C
Am I being jealous
Am
Are you being selfish
 Dm                                       G
Runnin' round, two, three o'clock in the mornin'
            C
No, no, no you better believe me
Am
Lovin' you, it ain't easy
    Dm                    Fm
I'm halfway to losin' my mind
[Chorus]
           C  Am
Don't be cruel
      F            G             C         Am    F    Fm
It's taken all of me to love someone like you, yooooouuuu
           C  Am
Don't be cruel
      F            G             C        Am   F    Fm
It's taken all of me to love someone like you, ooh
[Bridge]
          C  Am  Fm         G
Don't be cruel, baby (no, don't be)
 C        Am  Fm
No, no, no, don't be cruel (no, don't be)
C       Am        Fm          G
Don't be, don't be, no (no, don't be)
C       Am        Fm
Don't be, don't be (no, don't be)
[Chorus]
           C  Am
Don't be cruel
      F            G             C        Am     F
It's taken all of me to love someone like you, yeah
        Fm                      C      Am
You're being, you're being so cruel, baby
      F            G             C        Am  F
It's taken all of me to love someone like you, don't be
Fm
You're being so cruel

Cruel chords and lyrics

Free chords for Cruel by Kelly Clarkson. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
F    Fm
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]

Cruel Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play Cruel by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cruel chords”, “Cruel guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson Cruel 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 Cruel chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cruel lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Fm, C, Am, Dm, G.

Frequently asked questions about Cruel

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Can I transpose "Cruel" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Cruel"?

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

Is "Cruel" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Cruel" by Kelly Clarkson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kelly Clarkson below.

What key is "Cruel" in?

The chords for "Cruel" show the original chord names (including F, Fm, C, Am, Dm, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.