Cry Tough Chords
by Jimi Jamison
Cry Tough by Jimi Jamison is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C with a capo on the 3st fret. It uses the chords C, G, Am, F, Dm and Em. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: C G Am F G Am F G
verse 1:
I know the way you're feeling, I know you're hurt inside
Am F G
But there's no easy way, you can't deny the truth
You say it ain't worth trying, that's not the way I see it
Am F G Dm
I think you're hiding, 'cause you're so afraid you might lose
Pre-Chorus
F G Dm
Stand up and fight it, 'cause you've been there before
C G F
You've reached the point where you can't turn back no more
So if you're gonna cry at all
C
Cry tough
Am
And never let 'em get to you
Em
Cry tough
F
Just keep your spirits high
C
It's gonna get rough
Am
So if you're gonna make it through
Em
You cry tough
F
And let your colours fly
INTERLUDE: Am F G Am F G
verse 2:
This ain't no game were playing, this ain't no give and take
Am F G
Well, don't you know, there's always someone keeping score
Life has its share of heartaches, love can be twice as bad
Am F G Dm
Things aren't so simple anymore_______
Pre-Chorus
F G Dm
I'm on your side, don't you know that I am
C G F
There comes a time you've got to stop and make a stand
So if you're gonna cry at all
C
Cry tough
Am
And never let 'em get to you
Em
Cry tough
F
Just keep your spirits high
C
It's gonna get rough
Am
So if you're gonna make it through
Em
You cry tough
F
And let your colours fly
Bridge:
Everyday your heart beats faster
Every night you're on your own
C Am
In every way your life is still your own___
Instrumental: