Tonight I Wanna Cry

by Keith Urban

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Lyrics

Would A lone in this house a gain to (C)night.

I got the T V My (G)on, the sound hit turned (G)down and a bot tle of (C)wine.

There’s pic tures of you and I on the (Bm7)walls a round me.

The (Em)way that it was and could ’ve (Bm7)been sur rounds me.

I’ll I’ll (Am7)nev er get o ver you by walk in’ a (G)way.

I’ve nev er been the kind to (G)ev er let my (D)feel ings show.

And I thought that be in’ strong meant (G)nev er los ing your (D)self con trol, but I’m just drunk e (Cmaj7)nough to let go of my (Bm7)pain.

To hell with my (Cmaj7)pride, let it fall like (Bm7)rain

from my (Am7)eyes.

To (G)night I wan na (G)cry.

Would it help if I turned a sad song (C)on?

I got the “All By My (G)self would sure hit me (G)hard and now that you’re of (C)gone.

Or may be un fold some old, yel low (Bm7)lost love let ters.

It’s (Em)gon na hurt bad be fore it (Bm7)been gets bet ter.

But I’ll (Am7)nev er get o ver you by hid in’ this (G)way.

I’ve nev er been the kind to (G)ev er let my (D)feel ings show.

And I thought that be in’ strong meant (G)nev er los ing your (D)self con trol, but I’m just drunk e (Cmaj7)nough to let go of my (Bm7)pain.

To hell with this (Cmaj7)pride, let it fall like (Bm7)rain from my (Am7)eyes.

To (G)night I wan na (G)cry.

(G)night I

wan na (Gsus)cry.

(Am7)eyes.

To night I

wan na (CN.C.)cry.

Tonight I Wanna Cry by Keith Urban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Tonight I Wanna Cry” by Keith Urban 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 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Tonight I Wanna 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 "Tonight I Wanna 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.