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Judy's Turn To Cry

· by Lesley Gore

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Lyrics

When (Eb)Ju dy left with John ny at my (Bb7)par ty,

and (Eb)came back wear ing his ring,

(Eb)I sat down and cried my (E)eyes out, now (A)that was a fool ish (Bb)thing.

(Bb)’Cause now it’s (Eb)Ju dy’s turn to cry, Ju dy’s turn to cry, Ju dy’s turn to (Cm)cry,

’cause (Ab)John ny’s come (Bb)back

to me.

It (Eb)hurt me so to see them dance to (Bb7)geth er,

I (Eb)felt like mak ing a scene.

(Eb)Then my tears just fell like (E)rain drops, ’cause (A)Ju dy’s smile was so (Bb)mean.

(Bb)But now it’s (Eb)Ju dy’s turn to cry, Ju dy’s turn to cry, Ju dy’s turn to (Cm)cry,

’cause (Ab)John ny’s come (Bb)back

to me.

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Judy's Turn To Cry by Lesley Gore — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Judy's Turn To Cry” by Lesley Gore 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 Ab at 130 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 "Judy's Turn To 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 "Judy's Turn To 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.
How many chords does "Judy's Turn To Cry" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbaug, Cm, E, Eb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lesley Gore songs work for kids?: Try "CALIFORNIA NIGHTS", "IT'S MY PARTY", "It's My Party". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.