Guitar chord Boys Don't Cry

Boys Dont Cry by the British band The Cure was originally released as a single in 1979. The song was written after the departure of original member Michael Dempsey from the band, reflecting a period of transition in the bands life and sound. It addresses themes of masculinity and vulnerability, challenging the stereotype that men should not express sadness or pain.

Key:  A
Introduction:
A
  
Bm
  
C#m
  
D
  
A
                                            
Bm
 
I would say I'm sorry
                
C#m
                                                  
D
 
If I thought that it would change your mind
A
                                            
Bm
 
But I know that this time
            
C#m
 
I've said too much
                
D
 
Been too unkind
C#m
                          
Bm
 
          I try to laugh about it
C#m
                                                    
Bm
 
Cover it all up with lies
C#m
 
          I try and
Bm
 
Laugh about it
C#m
                                                                
Bm
 
Hiding the tears in my eyes
                                    
A
 
Bm
          
C#m
    
D
     
C#m
 
Bm
 A
´cause boys don't cry
  
A
        
Bm
    
C#m
    
D
               
C#m
 
Bm
 A
Boys don't cry
A
                                  
Bm
 
I would break down at your feet
        
C#m
 
And beg forgiveness
D
 
Plead with you
A
 
But I know that
Bm
 
It's too late
        
C#m
                                  
D
 
And now there's nothing I can do
C#m
                            
Bm
 
      So I try to laugh about it
C#m
                                                    
Bm
 
Cover it all up with lies
C#m
 
I try to
Bm
 
laugh about it
C#m
                                
Bm
 
Hiding the tears in my eyes