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I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry chords by
Billy Joe Royal
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Key: E major
Verse 1
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Hear that lonesome whippoorwill,

he sounds too blue to fly
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G

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That midnight train is whining low
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A

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I'm so lonesome, I could cry

I've never seen the night so long

When time goes crawling by
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G

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That moon just went behind the clouds
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To hide his face and cry

Did you ever see a robin weep

When leaves begin to die?
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G

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That means he's lost the will to live
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I'm so lonesome, I could cry

The silence of a falling star

Lights up a purple sky
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G

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D

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And as I wonder where you are,
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I'm so lonesome I could cry.

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Chords
  • D

  • A

  • G

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry by Billy Joe Royal is E major.

The primary chords used in I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry are E, B, A.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry is approximately 115 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Billy Joe Royal.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry by Billy Joe Royal on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.