Don't Be Cruel Chords
Here are the chords for “Don't Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley — in the key of D (D, G, Em and A). It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Don't Be Cruel
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About Don't Be Cruel
“Don't Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — D, G, Em and A — with the progression centred on D, G and Em. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.
Don't Be Cruel — FAQ
What key is “Don't Be Cruel” in?
“Don't Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “Don't Be Cruel”?
“Don't Be Cruel” uses 4 chords: D, G, Em and A.
Is “Don't Be Cruel” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Don't Be Cruel” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Don't Be Cruel”?
“Don't Be Cruel” is performed by Elvis Presley.
Is there a play-along video for “Don't Be Cruel”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Don't Be Cruel”?
“Don't Be Cruel” is categorised as Pop.
