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Don’t Cry

The song "Don't Cry" by Guns N' Roses is originally in the key of C major. Released in 1991 as a single from their album "Use Your Illusion I," it was written by the band's lead vocalist, Axl Rose, along with their rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin. The song showcases a blend of rock and power ballad genres, featuring heartfelt lyrics and intense instrumentation. Interestingly, Guns N' Roses recorded two different versions of "Don't Cry" for their "Use Your Illusion" albums, with slightly different arrangements and lyrics. The melody is characterized by melodic guitar riffs and Rose's powerful vocal performance, exuding a sense of emotional vulnerability.
Don’t Cry - 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
d d c d e
I've been there before
e e a e f e d
Something is changing 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 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 sign
e e a e f e d
Give me a kiss before
d d g d e
You 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 thinking of you
g g a 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
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 c a
There's a heaven above you , baby
c c c b a g e a
And don't you cry tonight