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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cry Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cry Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cry Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cry Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cry Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · F · G
Cry Chords – Harmonica
A dreamy, melancholic ballad by Cigarettes After Sex about longing and emotional vulnerability. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out to match the song’s atmospheric feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Am – F – C – G
Am – F – C
Chorus
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Am – F – C
G – F – C
Verse 2
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Am – F – C – G
Am – F – C
Chorus
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Am – F – C
G – F – C
Bridge
Am – F (×4)
Chorus
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Am – F – C
G – F – C
Outro
C – G – Am
F – C – G
Am – F – C – G
Am – F – C
Practice tip: Practice the simple C, G, Am, F progression slowly until you can change chords without pausing the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Cry"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F and G.
Is "Cry" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Cry" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Cry"?
It was written by Greg Gonzalez, and released in 2019.