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Lonesome Tears [Single Version] chords by
Buddy Holly
Buddy Holly
The Crickets And Buddy Holly & The Crickets
The Crickets And Buddy Holly & The Crickets
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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
G

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D

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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
D

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G
G

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D

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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
A

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I cried when you said,
D
D

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G
G

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"Goodbye"
Interlude 1
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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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F#
F#
2

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D

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D
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Verse 5
G
G

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You left me here all alone
D
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
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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 6
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

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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
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G
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"Goodbye"
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D

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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 [Single Version] by Buddy Holly, The Crickets and Buddy Holly & the Crickets is E major.

The primary chords used in Lonesome Tears [Single Version] 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 [Single Version] is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Lonesome Tears [Single Version] 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 [Single Version]. 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, The Crickets and Buddy Holly & the Crickets.

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