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Lonesome Tears chords by
Buddy Holly
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
A
A

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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Lonesome tears, sad and blue
F#
F#
2

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G
G

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I shed lonesome tears for you
D
D

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B
B
2

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Guess you know I know why
E
E

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A
A

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I cried when you said,
D
D

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G
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A
A

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"Goodbye"
Verse 2
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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When you left and you said,

"I'm gone"
F#
F#
2

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G
G

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Lonesome tears fell all night long
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Yes, you know I know why
B
B
2

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E
E

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A
A

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I cried when you said,
D
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G
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"Goodbye"
Verse 3
G
G

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You left me here all alone
D
D

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G
G

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Hear me talkin',
A
A

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D
D

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won't you come back home?
G
G

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E
E

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Love me like you did before
A
A

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Now need I tell you more?
Verse 4
D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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Lonesome tears, sad and blue
F#
F#
2

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G
G

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I shed lonesome tears for you
D
D

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Guess you know I know why
A
A

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E
E

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A

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I cried when you said,
D
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G
G

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"Goodbye"
Interlude 1
D
D

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Bm
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F#
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2

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Verse 5
G
G

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You left me here all alone
D
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Hear me talkin',
A
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D
D

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won't you come back home?
G
G

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E
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Love me like you did before
A
A

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Now need I tell you more?
Verse 6
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Lonesome tears, sad and blue
F#
F#
2

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I shed lonesome tears for you
D
D

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B
B
2

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Guess you know I know why
E
E

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A
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I cried when you said,
D
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G
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"Goodbye"
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • D

  • Bm

    2

  • F#

    2

  • G

  • B

    2

  • E

  • F

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Lonesome Tears by Buddy Holly is E major.

The primary chords used in Lonesome Tears are B, E, C#m, G#, A, C#.

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

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

The tempo of Lonesome Tears is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Lonesome Tears 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 Lonesome Tears. 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 Buddy Holly.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Lonesome Tears 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 Lonesome Tears by Buddy Holly on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.