Stop Your Sobbing

· by The Pretenders

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Lyrics

(CN.C.)It is time for you to stop all of your (F)sob bing;

yes, it’s time

for you to stop

all of this sob bing, oh oh.

There’s (F)one thing you got ta do

to (F)make me still want you.

Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) yeah,

(F)yeah,

stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.

It is time for you to laugh in stead of (F)cry ing;

yes, it’s time for you to laugh, so keep on try ing,

oh oh.

There’s (F)one thing you got ta do

to (F)make me still want you.

Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.

(Got ta stop sob bing, ah, oh.) yeah,

(F)yeah,

stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.

(G)Each

lit tle tear

that (F)falls

from your eye

makes,

makes a me want

to (F)take you in my arms and tell you to stop all your (G)sob bing.

There’s (F)one thing you got ta do

to (F)make me still want you,

then there’s (F)one thing you got ta know

to (F)make me want you so.

Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) yeah,

(F)yeah,

stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.

Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.

Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) stop, stop, (C)stop.

Stop Your Sobbing by The Pretenders — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Stop Your Sobbing” by The Pretenders 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 100 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 "Stop Your Sobbing" 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 "Stop Your Sobbing"?: 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 "Stop Your Sobbing" use?: Just 3 chords: C, F, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other The Pretenders songs work for kids?: Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.