Cry On My Shoulder

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Key: F

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Bb]I know [F]it's hard sometimes
[C/E]And things seem [Dm7]larger than they are
[D]But if you [Fsus2]need to tell someone
[D]That's what [Fsus2]I'm here for
[C/E]Cry on [Dm7]my shoulder
[C]I'll help [F]you rise above
[C/E]Cry on my [Dm7]shoulder, my love
[D]Out in [Fsus2]the world outside
[D]It can be [Fsus2]harsh and cold
[D]But if [Fsus2]you need someone
[F]I will be [C/E]here to hold you
[C/E]Cry on [Dm7]my shoulder
[Fsus2]I'll help you [D]dry your eyes
[C/E]Cry on my [Dm7]shoulder, my love
[Bb]I know [F]it's hard sometimes
[C/E]And things seem [Dm7]larger than they are
[C]But if you need [D]to let it go
[Fsus2]Then you can [D]call on me
[C/E]Cry on [Dm7]my shoulder
[Fsus2]I'll help you [D]dry your eyes
[C/E]Cry on my [Dm7]shoulder, my love
[C/E]Cry on [Dm7]my shoulder
[C]I'll help [F]you rise above
[C/E]Cry on my [Dm7]shoulder, my love
[C]My love

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key F (F Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Blues

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Cry On My Shoulder by Bonnie Raitt is played in the key of F with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Fsus2 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C/E (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Dm7 (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Bb (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Cry On My Shoulder by Bonnie Raitt: sounding in F without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in F (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Bb to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – vi – G/D – D – I – V – IV – G

Song chords:

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Fsus2 C/E Dm7 G/D

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

D F C Bb G

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key F Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key F Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of F without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of F. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I F Tonic

ii Gm Supertonic

iii Am Mediant

IV Bb Subdominant

V C Dominant

vi Dm Submediant

vii° Edim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 2 chord palang/gantung (F, Bb)

check_circle Memerlukan variasi chord bertingkat (Fsus2)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: F • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – V – vi – G/D – D – I – V – IV – G • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Cry On My Shoulder (Bonnie Raitt)?

To play the Easy Chords for Cry On My Shoulder, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cry On My Shoulder?

The original recording key for Cry On My Shoulder by Bonnie Raitt is F. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cry On My Shoulder?

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