The Cure – Boys Don’t Cry
166 bpm 4/4 8th Note Strumming [Boys Don’t Cry 1979]
Intro
A Bm C#m D. d c#m bm A Bm C#m D. d c#m bm
A Bm C#m D. d c#m bm A Bm C#m D. d c#m bm
Verse 1
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I would say I'm sorry if I thought that it would change your mind…
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but I know that this time I have said too much… Been too unkind…
Pre Chorus
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I try to laugh about it… Cover it all up with lies…
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I try to laugh about it… Hiding the tears in my eyes
Chorus 1
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'cause boys-sss… don't-ttt cry-yyy…
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Boys-sss don't-ttt cry-yyy…
Verse 2
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I would break down at your feet and beg forgiveness plead with you…
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but I know that it's too late and now there's nothing I can do…
Pre Chorus
C#m Bm C#m Bm
I try to laugh about it… Cover it all up with lies…
C#m Bm C#m Bm
I try to laugh about it… Hiding the tears in my eyes…
Chorus 2
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'cause boys don't cry-yyy…
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Boys-sss don't-ttt cry-yyy…
Verse 3
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I would tell you… that I loved you if I thought that you would stay…
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but I know that it's no use and you're already gone away…
Bridge
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Misjudged your limits… Pushed you too far…
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Took you for granted… I thought that you needed me more-eee-eee…
Verse 4
A Bm C#m D
Now I would do most anything to get you back by my side…
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but I just… keep on laughing… Hiding the tears in my eyes…
Chorus 2
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'cause boys don't cry-yyy…
A Bm C#m D. d c#m bm
Boys-sss don't-ttt cry-yyy…
Outro
A Bm C#m D. d c#m bm
Boys don't-ttt cry…
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