Crying chords
by Roy Orbison ft. K D Lang- Composers: Roy Orbison and Joe Melson
- Recorded: June 26, 1961
- Released: August 16, 1961
- Album: Crying
- Music: Key of D Major in 4/4 time at ~ 75 bpm (𝅘𝅥)
- Chords: D, Daug, F#m, G, Gm, A, A7, Bm
Crying
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D A G D D A G D
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D
1. I was al-right, for a while
I could smile for a while
Then I saw you last night
Daug
You held my hand so tight
G Gm
When you stopped to say hel-lo
D
You wished me well
A7
You could-n't tell
That I've been
D F#m
CH: Cry-y-y-y-ing o - ver you
D F#m
Cry-y-y-y-ing o - ver you
G A7
Then you said so long
G A7
Left me stand-ing all a-lone
D
A-lone and cry-ing
Daug
Cry - ying
G
Cry - ying
Gm
Cry - ying
D
It's hard to un-der-stand
A7
That the touch of your hand
D
Can start me cry-ing
D
2. I thought that I was o-ver you
But it's true, so true
I love you e-ven more
Daug
Than I did be-fore
G Gm
But darl-ing, what can I do?
D
For you don't love me
A7
And I'll al-ways be
D F#m
CH: Cry-y-y-y-ing o - ver you
D F#m
Cry-y-y-y-ing o - ver you
G A7
Yes, now you're gone
G A7
And from this mo-ment on
D
I'll be cry-ing
Daug
Cry - ying
G
Cry - ing
Gm
Cry - ying
D
Yeah, I'm cry - ing
Bm
Cry - ing
G A7 D A D G D D D
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Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison was an American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice, emotional ballads, and dark sunglasses. He was one of the most influential figures in rock and roll history and rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits like "Only the Lonely," "Running Scared," "Oh, Pretty Woman," and "Crying".
Born: April 23, 1936 in Vernon, Texas, U.S.
Died: December 6, 1988 (aged 52) in Hendersonville, Tennessee, U.S.
Profession: Singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments: Vocals, guitar
Music Styles: Rock and roll, rockabilly, pop, country
Active Years: 1953–1988
"Crying" (Original Version):- Released in 1961 as a single and on Orbison's album of the same name.
- Considered one of Orbison's signature songs.
- Known for its heart-wrenching melody, emotional lyrics depicting heartbreak and despair, and Orbison's soaring vocals.
Recording with K.D. Lang:
- In 1987, Orbison rerecorded "Crying" as a duet with Canadian singer-songwriter k.d. lang.
- The duet was part of the soundtrack for the movie "Hiding Out."
- The collaboration brought renewed attention to the song and introduced it to a new generation of listeners.
- Their version won the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals in 1988.
The original version by Orbison has a more dramatic and orchestral arrangement, while the duet with k.d. lang takes a simplified approach, featuring their vocals backed by piano and acoustic guitar.
Orbison's signature powerful vocals are present in both versions, while KD. Lang adds a beautiful contrast with her smooth, expressive voice.
