Cry Me A River

by Arthur Hamilton

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Lyrics

(Am7)Now

you say you’re (Am6)lone ly,

You cry the (Em)whole (G)night (E7)through.

Well, you can (Em7)cry me a (A7)riv er,

cry me a riv er,

I cried a (G7)riv er o ver (C)you.

(Am7)Now

you say you’re (Am6)sor ry

for be in’ (Em)so (G)un (E7)true.

Well, you can (Em7)cry me a (A7)riv er,

cry me a riv er,

I cried a (G7)riv er o ver (C)you.

(C)you.

You drove me, near ly drove me (B7)out of my head,

While (Em)you nev er (Em6)shed a tear,

Re mem ber?

I re mem ber (Am6)all that you said;

Told me love was (E6)too ple bi an, Told me you were (E7)through with me, an’ (Am)Now

you say you (Am6)love me,

Well, just to (Em)prove (G)you (Cma7)do,

Come on, an’ (A)cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er,

I cried a (G7)riv er o ver (C6)you.

Cry Me A River by Arthur Hamilton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cry Me A River” by Arthur Hamilton 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 C at 88 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 "Cry Me A River" 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 Me A River"?
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.