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Don't Cry


"Don't Cry" is a rock ballad by the American band Guns N' Roses, featured on their 1991 album "Use Your Illusion I." Composed by lead vocalist Axl Rose and rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, the song addresses themes of love, loss, and regret. The original key of the song is G major, and it features emotional vocals and melodic guitar solos. "Don't Cry" became one of Guns N' Roses' most popular and enduring tracks, showcasing their ability to blend hard rock with heartfelt lyrics. The song has been covered by various artists and remains a staple in the band's live performances.

Don't Cry ( complet ) - Guns N' Roses

e e g e d
Talk to me softly
d c d c e
There's something in your eyes
e e a e f e d
Don't hang your head in sorrow
d d g d e
And please don't cry
e e a e f e d
I know how you feel inside I've
d d c d e
I've been there before
e e a e f e d
Somethin's changin' inside you
d d e g e
And don't you know

a g a g d e
Don't you cry tonight
e e g d c d e
I still love you , baby
a g a g d e
Don't you cry tonight
c c c d c b c c
Don't you cry tonight
c a c a e a c a
There's a heaven above you , baby
c c c b a g e a
And don't you cry tonight


e e a e d
Give me a whisper
d c d c d e
And give me a sigh
e e a e f e d
Give me a kiss before you
d d g e
Tell me goodbye
e e a e e f e d
Don't you take it so hard now
c d c d d c e
And please don't take it so bad
e e a e f e d
I'll still be thinkin' of you
g g a c d e e e e e d c d c
And the times we had , baby

e e d c d c b c b c b c b a
And don't you cry tonight
e d c d c b g a
Don't you cry tonight
c c c d c b c c
Don't you cry tonight
c a c a e a c a
There's a heaven above you , baby
c c c b a g e a
And don't you cry tonight

( SOLO )

g a c a g
And please remember
a g a c a
That I never lied
g a c a g
Oh and please remember
a c a a g a c
How I felt inside now , honey
g a a c c c a g
You gotta make it your own way
a g a c a g a c
But you'll be alright now , sugar
a a c c c a g
You'll feel better tomorrow
a g a g a c d c a
Come the morning light now , baby


c c c b a g e a
And don't you cry tonight
c c d c b c b c b a
And don't you cry tonight
c c d c b c c
And don't you cry tonight
c a c a a e a c a
There's a heaven above you , baby
c c c b a g
And don't you cry
c a c e d e d c a g f
Don't you ever cry , cry , cry
a a g a g f e
Don't you cry tonight
e g a c d c a
Baby , maybe someday
c c c b a g
Don't you cry
c c c e d e d c a g f
Don't you ever cry , cry cry

a a a g
Don't you cry
c c a a a g e d e d c
Tonight