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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Her Cry Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Her Cry Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Her Cry Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Her Cry Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Her Cry Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Let Her Cry Chords – Harmonica
A soulful ballad by Hootie & the Blowfish about a man watching a woman struggle with her pain. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G, C, D, and Em shapes listed.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Verse 2
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D – Em – D
Verse 3
G – C
G – D
G – C – G – D (×2)
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D – Em – D
Bridge
Em – C
G – D
Em – C
G – D
Chorus
C – G (×3)
D – Em – D
Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – D
G
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C, as it’s the most common transition in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Let Her Cry"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Let Her Cry" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Let Her Cry" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Let Her Cry"?
It was written by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Mark Bryan, Jim Sonefeld, and released in 1994.