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Dont Cry


"Dont Cry" is a song originally performed by the American rock band Guns N' Roses. It was released in 1991 as part of their album "Use Your Illusion I." The song was written by Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin, members of the band, and has since become one of the band's most well-known tracks. As for trivia, Guns N' Roses recorded two versions of "Dont Cry," one featuring lead vocals by Axl Rose and another with lead vocals by guitarist Shannon Hoon. The melody of the song is characterized by a blend of acoustic and electric guitars, along with Rose's expressive vocals delivering heartfelt lyrics about lost love and pain.

don’t Cry - Guns N’ Roses

e e g e d
d c d c e
e e a e f e d
d d g d e
e e a e f e d
d d c d e
e e a e f e d
d d e g e

a g a g d e ( e e g d c d e )
a g a g d e
c c c d c b c c ( c a c a e a c a c a )
c c c b a g e a

e e a e d
d c d c d e
e e a e f e d
d d g d e
e e a e e f e d
c d c d d c e
e e a e f e d
g g a a c d e e e e e d c d c
e e d c d c b c b c b c b a
e d c d c b g a
c c c d c b c c ( c a c a e a c a c a )
c c c b a g e a