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How to play this song ?

These are single notes, not chords
Each note must be played individually.

There are different notations, like:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

You can distinguish the octave by the color of the note and if it is UPPERCASE (high pitch) or lowercase (low pitch). Enjoy!

Boys Don't Cry

"Boys Don't Cry" is a song by the English rock band The Cure, written in the key of C major. Released in 1979, it was the lead single from their debut album of the same name. The song was composed by Robert Smith, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist. "Boys Don't Cry" gained popularity for its authentic and relatable lyrics, exploring themes of love, masculinity, and vulnerability. It has been praised for its catchy and timeless melody, blending elements of pop, punk, and new wave genres. Interestingly, the song wasn't initially included on The Cure's debut album, but was added to later releases due to its success as a standalone single.
Boys Don't Cry - The Cure

c# c# c# c# e a a
I would say I'm sorry
a b c# b a b c# b a
If I thought that it would change your mind
c# c# c# e a a
But I know that this time
a b c# b a b
I have said too much
a b c# b a
Been too unkind

c# c# c# c# d c# a a
I tried to laugh about it
c# c# c# c# c# c# b
Cover it all up with lies
c# c# c# c# d c# a a
I tried to laugh about it
c# c# c# c# c# c# b
Hiding the tears in my eyes
a c# . . . b a
'Cause boys don't cry
c# . . . b a
Boys don't cry

e c# c# d c# b a b
I would break down at your feet
c# b a b c# b a
And beg forgiveness , plead with you
c# c# c# e a a
But I know that it's too late
b c# b a b c# b a
And now there's nothing I can do

c# c# c# c# d c# a a
So I tried to laugh about it
c# c# c# c# c# c# b
Cover it all up with lies
e e e e f# e d e
I tried to laugh about it
f# e e e e e e
Hiding the tears in my eyes
c# . . . e c# c#
'Cause boys don't cry
c# . . . b a
Boys don't cry

e c# c# d c# b a b
I would tell you that I loved you
c# d e a c# b a
If I thought that you would stay
e d c# d e d c# d
But I know that it's no use
d# d c# d c# b a
And you've already gone away

b b c# b a
Misjudged your limits
c# c# b c#
Pushed you too far
e e c# f# c#
Took you for granted
e e e e e e e d c# d
Thought that you needed me more , more , more

c# e d c# d e d c# d
Now I would do most anything
e d c# c# a a
To get you back by my side
c# c# d e d c# c#
But I just keep on laughing
c# a a b c# b a
Hiding the tears in my eyes
a c# . . . b a
Cause boys don't cry
c# . . . b a
Boys don't cry
c# a f# e
Boys don't cry