Chords
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  BmA 
´cause boys don' t cry
   A         Bm     C#m     D                C#m  BmA 
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