Is "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 "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.

What other Benson Boone songs work for kids?

Try "Beautiful Things", "Death Wish Love", "Forever And A Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Cry

· by Benson Boone

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Lyrics

I tried to hide it through the (F)si lence while I played a long.

I’m well ing up be hind my eye lids when I’m hold ing on to the rage,

so (Eb)bad ly I hate

him.

And I wish that all of...

I real ly hate the way you think that you can get a way by blam ing all your stu pid prob lems on your men tal state.

I’m tired of (C)burnt out lies, ah,

hoo.

You think you know me, but you (Bb)hard ly e ven know your self.

I bite my tongue and let you think I on ly wish you well.

I don’t.

I (C)know you know it,

hoo.

And I’m (Eb)tired of let ting some one get the (Eb)best of me, so go a head and

cry,

cry.

and ru in some one else ’s life.

Cry,

cry.

Go y else so I can sleep at night.

Mm,

you’re more nar cis sis tic than an (Bb)y bod y in Hol ly wood.

You’re not a mis fit; don’t keep say ing you’re mis un der stood.

I’m tired, oh, (C)I’m so tired, ah,

hoo.

And may be (Eb)you’re the hon est type,

and it’s been (Eb)me the whole damn time.

I should (Eb)real ly try to calm my (Bb)see things from your (Eb)side.

Or (Eb)may be you can

cry,

cry.

and ru in some one else ’s life.

Cry,

cry.

Go y else so I can sleep at night.

(Cry,

cry.)

and ru in some one else ’s life.

(Cry,

cry.) And I’m (Eb)tired of let ting some one get the (Eb)best of me, so go a head and

cry,

cry.

and ru in some one else ’s...

Cry by Benson Boone — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cry” by Benson Boone 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 Eb at 88 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits in E-flat major, so get comfortable with those three flats early — your left hand will be anchoring on E♭, A♭, and B♭ bass notes frequently, and if those positions aren't automatic, everything else will feel harder than it needs to. At 88 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the real challenge is the syncopated right-hand rhythm during the verses: you'll want to count eighth notes carefully so your melodic phrases land just ahead of or behind the beat rather than sliding into a straight, stiff feel. I'd suggest starting hands-separate at around 65 BPM, locking in that left-hand chord pattern until it's nearly mindless, then layering the melody on top. Watch the transition into the chorus — the energy jumps and the chords often move faster, so loop those four bars until they're smooth. Use sustain pedal to connect chords but change it cleanly on each new harmony to avoid muddiness. This is a fantastic piece for building confidence with flat-key chord shapes and expressive dynamic contrast between quiet verses and a powerful chorus, so lean into those volume shifts once the notes feel secure.

Frequently asked questions

Is "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 "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.
What other Benson Boone songs work for kids?: Try "Beautiful Things", "Death Wish Love", "Forever And A Day". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.