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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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Transposed: semitones
[G]Cry, [Am]baby, [F]cry
[G]Make [Am]your [F]mother [G]sigh
[Em7]She's [A7]old [F]enough [G]to know better
[Em]The king [Em7]of Marigold [Em6]was in the kitchen
[E7]Cooking [C7]breakfast [G]for the queen
[Em]The queen [Em7]was in [Em6]the parlour
[E7]Playing piano [C7]for the [G]children of the king
[G]Cry, [Am]baby, [F]cry
[G]Make [Am]your [F]mother [G]sigh
[Em7]She's [A7]old [F]enough [G]to know better
[Em7]So [A7]cry, [F]baby, [G]cry
[Em]The king [Em7]was in [Em6]the garden
[E7]Picking flowers for [C7]a friend who [Gm]came to play
[Em]The queen [Em7]was in [Em6]the playroom
[E7]Painting pictures [C7]for the [G]children's holiday
[G]Cry, [Am]baby, [F]cry
[G]Make [Am]your [F]mother [G]sigh
[Em7]She's [A7]old [F]enough [G]to know better
[Em7]So [A7]cry, [F]baby, [G]cry
[Em]The duchess [Em7]of Kirkcaldy [Em6]always smiling
[E7]And [C7]arriving [G]late for tea
[Em]The [Em7]duke [Em6]was having problems
[E7]With a message [C7]at the local [G]bird and bee
[G]Cry, [Am]baby, [F]cry
[G]Make [Am]your [F]mother [G]sigh
[Em7]She's [A7]old [F]enough [G]to know better
[Em7]So [A7]cry, [F]baby, [G]cry
[Em]At twelve [Em7]o'clock a [Em6]meeting 'round the table
[E7]For a [C7]séance in [G]the dark
[Em]With [Em7]voices [Em6]out of nowhere
[E7]Put on specially [C7]by the children [G]for a lark
[G]Cry, [Am]baby, [F]cry
[G]Make [Am]your [F]mother [G]sigh
[Em7]She's [A7]old [F]enough [G]to know better
[Em7]So [A7]cry, [F]baby, [G]cry
Cry, cry, cry, baby
[G]Make [Am]your [F]mother [G]sigh
[Em7]She's [A7]old [F]enough [G]to know better
[G]Cry, [Am]baby, [F]cry
[G]Cry, [Am]cry, [F]cry
[G]Make [Am]your [F]mother [G]sigh
[Em7]She's [A7]old [F]enough [G]to know better
[Em7]So [A7]cry, [F]baby, [G]cry
[Fm]Can you take me back
Where I came from?
[Fm]Can you take me back?
[Fm]Can you take me back
Where I came from?
[Fm]Brother, can you take me back?
[Fm]Can you take me back?
[Fm]Mm, can you take me
Where I came from?
[Fm]Can you take me
[Fm]Back?
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Cry Baby Cry by The Beatles is played in the key of G with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Am (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Em7 (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Em (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Em6 (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Cry Baby Cry by The Beatles: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Fm) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – ii – F – vi – A7 – vi – E7 – IV – Gm – Fm
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
GAmFEm7
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
A7EmEm6E7C7GmFm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyGAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.
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pianoChord Family G
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IGTonic
iiAmSupertonic
iiiBmMediant
IVCSubdominant
VDDominant
viEmSubmediant
vii°F#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Intermediate
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 11 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleRequires 2 barre chord shapes (F, Fm)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: I – ii – F – vi – A7 – vi – E7 – IV – Gm – Fm•DIFF: 3/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Cry Baby Cry
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Cry Baby Cry (The Beatles)?
To play the Easy Chords for Cry Baby Cry, 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.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Cry Baby Cry?
The original recording key for Cry Baby Cry by The Beatles is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
