Is "Not Gon' 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 "Not Gon' 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 "Not Gon' Cry" use?

Just 12 chords: Am7, Amin, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj9, Csus2, Dm7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Mary J. Blige songs work for kids?

Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Not Gon' Cry

· by Mary J. Blige

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Lyrics

While all the time that I was lov ing you, y, (Am7)you were bus y lov ing your self.

I would stop breath ing if you told me to, (Am7)now you’re bus y lov ing some one else.

E lev en (Dm7)years out of my life,

be sides the (Am7)kids, me I at have the noth ing to show.

Wast ed my (Dm7)years, a fool of a wife.

I should a (Fmaj7)left your ass long time a go.

Well, I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

I was your lov er and your sec re tar y, (Am7)work ing ev ’ry day of the week.

Was at the job when no one else was there, (Am7)help ing you get on ing some your feet.

E lev en (Dm7)years of sac ri fice,

and you can (Am7)leave me I at have the drop of a dime.

Swal lowed my (Dm7)fears, stood by your a side.

I should a (Fmaj7)left your ass a thou sand times.

Well, I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

I know there are no guar an tees,

in love you take your chanc es.

But (F)some how it seems un fair to me, so un fair, (Fm)look at the cir cum stanc es.

Through (C)sick ness and health, ’til death do us part, (Am11)those were the words that we said from our heart.

So (Bb)now when you say that you’re leav ing me,

(Fmaj7)I don’t get that part, oh.

(Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not (Cmaj9)gon’ (Fmaj7)cry.

Not Gon' Cry by Mary J. Blige — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Not Gon' Cry” by Mary J. Blige 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 A at 55 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 "Not Gon' 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 "Not Gon' 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 "Not Gon' Cry" use?: Just 12 chords: Am7, Amin, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj9, Csus2, Dm7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mary J. Blige songs work for kids?: Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.