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Why Did You Leave Me To Cry chords by
Alton Ellis
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Key: Bb major
Intro 1
Am
Am

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G
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Am
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You
Verse 1
E
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Bm
Bm
2

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were my very first girl I love
Am
Am

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you more than anything in this whole world
D
D

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G
G

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Why did you leave me to cry?
Am
Am

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Oh, baby
Bm
Bm
2

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At times when I pass you by

I can see the teardrops rolling
Am
Am

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down your eyes
D
D

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G

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Why did you leave me to cry?
Am
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I want you dear to be my bride
Bm
Bm
2

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And forever will you stay by my side
D
D

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G

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Why did you leave me to cry?
Am
Am

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G

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Am

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D
D

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G

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na na na na , na na na na
Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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Oh baby, oh now I'm so all alone I've
Am
Am

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got no one to call my baby home
D
D

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G

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Why did you leave me to cry?
Am
Am

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Tell me, at the times that I've passed you by,
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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Am

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I could see the tears that's rolling down my eyes, why did you leave me to cry?
Outro 1

You
Am
Am

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Chords
  • Am

  • G

  • E

  • Bm

    2
  • D

  • A

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Why Did You Leave Me To Cry by Alton Ellis is Bb major.

The primary chords used in Why Did You Leave Me To Cry are Cm, Bb, G, Dm, F, C.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Cm, Bb, G, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Why Did You Leave Me To Cry is approximately 176 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Why Did You Leave Me To 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 Why Did You Leave Me To 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 Alton Ellis.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Why Did You Leave Me To 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 Why Did You Leave Me To Cry by Alton Ellis on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.