Is "Cry Pretty" 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 Pretty"?

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 Pretty" use?

Just 6 chords: Bm, C, D, Dsus4, Eb, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other Carrie Underwood songs work for kids?

Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Cry Pretty

· by Carrie Underwood

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Lyrics

I’m (G)sor ry,

but I’m just a girl.

Not (Bm)u sual ly the kind to show my heart to the world.

I’m (C)pret ty good

at keep ing it to geth er.

I (D)hold my com po sure for worse or for bet ter.

So, I a (G)pol o gize

if you don’t like what you see, but (Bm)some times my e mo tions get the best of me.

And (C)fall in’ a part

is as hu man as it gets.

You can’t hide it, you can’t fight what the truth is.

You can (G)pret ty lie and say it’s o kay.

You can (Bm)pret ty smile and just walk a way.

Pret ty much fake your way

through an y thing, but you can’t

cry

pret ty.

Oh no, you can’t dress it up

in lace or rhine stones.

It don’t (Bm)mat ter if you’re in a crowd or home all a lone.

Yeah, it’s (C)all the same

when you’re look in’ in the mir ror, a (D)pic ture of pain.

So, let it flow like a riv er.

You can (G)pret ty lie and say it’s o kay.

You can (Bm)pret ty smile and just walk a way.

Pret ty much fake your way

through an y thing, but you can’t

cry

pret ty.

You can’t (G)turn off the flood

when the dam breaks, when all your mas car a is go in’ to waste.

When things get ug ly, you just got ta face that you can’t

cry

pret ty.

You can’t (CN.C.)turn off the flood

when the dam breaks, when all your mas car a is go in’ to waste.

When (C)things get ug ly, you just got ta face that you can’t

cry

pret ty.

Yeah,

yeah, yeah, yeah, (Bm)yeah.

No, you can’t cry.

(Eb)Yeah,

yeah,

(Dsus)yeah.

Yeah,

yeah, yeah, yeah, (Bm)yeah.

No, you can’t cry.

(Eb)Yeah,

yeah,

(Dsus)yeah.

Woo,

woo.

No, you can’t

cry

pret ty.

Cry Pretty by Carrie Underwood — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cry Pretty” by Carrie Underwood 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 72 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cry Pretty" 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 Pretty"?: 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 Pretty" use?: Just 6 chords: Bm, C, D, Dsus4, Eb, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Carrie Underwood songs work for kids?: Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.