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I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry chords by
Richard Hawley
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
E
E

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Verse 1
E
E

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Hear that lonesome whippoorwill?

He sounds too blue to fly.
F#m
F#m
2

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E
E

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C#m
C#m
4

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The midnight train is whining low,
E
E

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F#m
F#m
2

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E

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I'm so lonesome I could cry.
Verse 2
E
E

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I've never seen a night so long,

When time goes crawling by.
F#m
F#m
2

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E

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C#m
C#m
4

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The moon just went be_ hind a cloud,
E
E

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F#m
F#m
2

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E

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To hide its face and cry.
Interlude 1
F#m
F#m
2

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E

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C#m
C#m
4

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E

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F#m
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2

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E

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Verse 3
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E

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Did you ever see a Robin weep,

When leaves begin to die?
F#m
F#m
2

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E

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C#m
C#m
4

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That means he's lost his will to live.
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E

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F#m
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I'm so lonesome I could cry.
Interlude 2
F#m
F#m
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E

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C#m
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E

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Verse 4
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E

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The silence of a falling star,

Lights up a purple sky.
F#m
F#m
2

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E

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An_ d as I wonder where you are,
C#m
C#m
4

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E
E

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F#m
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E

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I'm so lonesome I could cry.
F#m
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2

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E

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I'm so lonesome I could cry.
Outro 1
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E

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Chords

  • E

  • F#m

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  • C#m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry?

The original key of I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Richard Hawley is E major.

What are the main chords for I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry?

The primary chords used in I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry are E, F#m, C#m.

Do I need a capo to play I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry?

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

Is I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, F#m, C#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry?

The tempo of I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry is approximately 77 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry?

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.

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