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I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry original guitar chords by
Hank Williams
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1966•Country•4.6K views•
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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B7
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Verse 1
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E

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Hear that lonesome whippoorwill
E7
E7

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He sounds too blue to fly
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E

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The midnight train is whining low
B7
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I'm so lonesome I could cry
Verse 2
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I've never seen a night so long
E7
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When time goes crawling by
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The moon just went behind the clouds
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To hide its face and cry
Solo 1
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E7
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Verse 3
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Did you ever see a robin weep
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When leaves begin to die
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That means he's lost the will to live
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I'm so lonesome I could cry
Solo 2
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Verse 4
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The silence of a falling star
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Lights up a purple sky
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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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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • E

  • B7

  • E7

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams is E major.

The primary chords used in I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry are E, B, E7, A.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, E7, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry is approximately 112 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 Hank Williams.

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