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Big Girls Cry

· by Sia

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Lyrics

Tough girl

in the fast lane.

No (Fsus)time for love,

no (Gm)time for hate.

No dra ma, no time for games.

Tough girl,

whose (Gm)soul I come home on my own, check my phone; noth ing, though.

Act bus y, or der in, pay T.

V., it’s ag o ny.

Oh,

I may (C)cry, ru in (Am)ing my make up;

wash a (C)way all the (Am)things you’ve tak en.

And I don’t (C)care if I (Am)don’t look pret ty:

big girls (C)cry when their (Am)hearts are break ing.

Big girls (C)cry when their (Am)hearts are break ing.

Big girls (C)cry when their (Am)heart is break ing.

Tough girl.

I’m in pain.

It’s lone ly at the top:

black outs and air planes.

And I still pour you a glass

of cham pagne.

Tough girl,

whose (Gm)soul I come home I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up, I wake up a lone.

I may (C)cry, ru in (Am)ing my make up;

wash a (C)way all the (Am)things you’ve tak en.

And I don’t (C)care if I (Am)don’t look pret ty:

big girls (C)cry when their (Am)hearts are break ing.

Big girls (C)cry when their (Am)hearts are break ing.

Big girls (C)cry when their (Am)heart is break ing.

Big Girls Cry by Sia — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Big Girls Cry” by Sia in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 160 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Big Girls Cry" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Big Girls Cry"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Big Girls Cry" use?: Just 9 chords: Am, Asus4, Bb, C, Dm, Dsus4, F, Fsus4, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Sia songs work for kids?: Try "Unstoppable", "RAINBOW", "CHANDELIER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.