Song Tabs

 Highway 101’s "Cry, Cry, Cry" is a classic country song with a steady rhythm and straightforward chord progression, making it a great choice for beginner guitarists. Listening to the original track will help you capture its heartfelt, mid-tempo feel.

Chords and Transitions

The song uses open chords: G, D, A, and C.
Practice moving smoothly between these, especially D to A and G to D, as they occur frequently and quickly.

Strumming Pattern

A simple down-down-up-up-down-up pattern (D-D-U-U-D-U) fits the song well.
Keep your strumming hand moving steadily, even when not striking the strings, to maintain rhythm.

Techniques and Tips

- For the intro, play each chord for two beats, except where the same chord repeats.
- Verse and chorus lines often place a chord at the beginning and midpoint; listen to the song to match chord changes with the lyrics.
- Use light palm muting if you want a more percussive country sound.
- During the instrumental, follow the chord order exactly as written; it’s a good spot to practice chord changes.

Take it slow at first, focusing on clean chord changes and consistent strumming. With practice, you’ll capture the song’s country groove and emotional delivery.