Billy Joel - I'll Cry Instead: Ukulele Chords
Learn to play "I'll Cry Instead" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn I'll Cry Instead ukulele chords and lyrics
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "I'll Cry Instead" smoothly on your ukulele.
G I've got every reason on earth to be mad D7 'Cause I just lost the only girl I had C7 D7 If I could get my way, I'd get myself locked up today G D G But I can't, so I'll cry instead I got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger that my feet I can't talk to people that I meet If I could see you now, I'd try to make you sad somehow But I can't, so I'll cry instead G Bm I don't wanna cry when there's people there A7 I get shy when they start to stare D I'm gonna hide myself away E7 A7 D7 But I'll be back again some day And when I do, you'd better hide all the girls 'Cause I'll be breaking hearts all around the world Yes, I'm gonna break them in two and show 'em what your loving man can do Until then, I'll cry instead Oh I don't want to cry when there's people there I get shy when they start to stare I'm gonna lock myself away, hey But I'll be back again someday And when I do, you'd better hide all the girls 'Cause I'll be breaking hearts all around the world Yes, I'm gonna break them in two and show 'em what your loving man can do Until then, I'll cry instead Until then, I'll cry instead Until then, I'll cry instead | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsA7  Bm  C7  D  D7  E7  G  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "I'll Cry Instead" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "I'll Cry Instead" by Billy Joel.