Cry Me A River

by Julie London

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Lyrics

You were my sun,

you were my earth.

But you did n’t know all the ways I (F)loved you, no.

So you took a

and made oth er plans.

But I bet you did n’t (E7)think that they would come crash ing down, (Dm)no.

(E7)You don’t have to say what you did.

I (Dm)al rea dy know I found out from him.

(E7)Now there’s just no chance for you and me, there’ll (Dm)nev er be and don’t it make you sad a (Dm)bout it?

Told me you love me, why did you leave me all a (G)lone?

Now you tell me you need me when you (F)call me on the (G)phone.

Girl, I re fuse, you must have me con (F)fused with some oth er guy.

Your brid ges were burned, now it’s your turn

to (G)cry.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er girl.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er girl.

(Am)(Yeah, (E7)yeah, (Am)yeah.)

Cry Me A River by Julie London — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cry Me A River” by Julie London 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 74 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.
How many chords does "Cry Me A River" use?
Just 6 chords: Am, Ddim7, Dm, E7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.