Is "Cryin'" 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 "Cryin'"?

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 "Cryin'" use?

Just 11 chords: A, Ab, Bb, C, C#m, D, E, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Aerosmith songs work for kids?

Try "WHAT IT TAKES", "DREAM ON", "DREAM ON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Cryin'

· by Aerosmith

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Lyrics

There was a (E)time

when I was so (C#m)bro ken heart ed.

It’s Love was n’t (A)much of a (E)friend of mine.

The ta bles have (E)turned

’cause me and them (C#m)ways have part ed.

What That kind of (A)love was the (E)kill in’ kind.

Now the (G)word out All I (D)want is some (G)one I can’t re (D)sist.

I know all I need to know by the (E)way that I got kissed.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

(Your love is) (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

Now there’s not e ven breath in’ room

be tween pleas ure and pain.

Yeah, you cry when we’re mak in’ love;

must be one and the (Bb)same.

It’s down on (E)me.

Yeah, I got to (C#m)tell you one thing.

It’s been on my (A)mind.

Girl, I (E)got ta say:

We’re part ners in (E)crime.

You got and that (C#m)cer tain some thing.

What you give to (A)me takes my (E)breath a way.

Now the (G)word out on the (D)street is the (G)dev il’s in your (D)kiss.

If our love goes up in flames, it’s a (E)fire I can’t re sist.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

(Your love is) (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

Now there’s not e ven breath in’ room

be tween pleas ure and pain.

Yeah, you cry when we’re mak in’ love;

must be one and the (Bb)same.

’Cause (Eb)what you got in (Bb)side,

ain’t (Eb)where your love should (Bb)stay.

Yeah, our love, sweet love, ain’t love ’til you (E)give your heart a way.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

Your love is (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

Your love is (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

I was (D)me.

Cryin' by Aerosmith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cryin'” by Aerosmith 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 105 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 "Cryin'" 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 "Cryin'"?: 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 "Cryin'" use?: Just 11 chords: A, Ab, Bb, C, C#m, D, E, Eb, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Aerosmith songs work for kids?: Try "WHAT IT TAKES", "DREAM ON", "DREAM ON". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.