Who's Crying Now

by Journey

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Lyrics

It’s been (Am)a mys ter (G)y,

and still (Fmaj7)they try to (C)see

(Em)why some (E5)thing good can (G5)hurt so (Am)bad.

Caught on (Am)a one way (G)street,

the taste (Fmaj7)of bit ter (C)sweet;

The love will sur vive some (G5)how, some

way.

One (G)love (Am7)feeds the (G)fire.

One (G)heart (Fmaj7)burns de (C)sire.

I won (Em)der who’s (G)cry ing (Am)now.

Two (G)hearts (Am7)born to (G)run.

Who’ll (G)be the (Fmaj7)lone ly (C)one?

I won (Em)der who’s (G)cry ing (Am7)now.

So man (Am)y storm y (G)nights.

So man (Fmaj7)y wrong or (C)rights.

(Em)Nei ther (E5)could change their (G5)head strong (Am)ways.

And in (Am)a lov er’s (G)rage,

they tore (Fmaj7)an oth er (C)page.

The fight in’ is worth the (G5)love they

save.

One (G)love (Am7)feeds the (G)fire.

One (G)heart (Fmaj7)burns de (C)sire.

I won (Em)der who’s (G)cry ing (Am)now.

Two (G)hearts (Am7)born to (G)run.

Who’ll (G)be the (Fmaj7)lone ly (C)one?

I won (Em)der who’s (G)cry ing (Am7)now.

On ly (Fmaj7)so

man y (Dm)tears

you can cry

till the (Fmaj7)heart ache is (Dm7)o ver.

And (C)now you can say

your love

will nev er die.

Woh, oh,

oh,

(E5)ooh, oh,

oh.

One (G)love (Am7)feeds the (G)fire.

One (G)heart (Fmaj7)burns de (C)sire.

Won (Em)der (E5)who’s (G5)cry (A5)ing (Am)now.

Two (G)hearts (Am7)born to (G)run.

Who’ll (G)be the (Fmaj7)lone ly (C)one?

I won (Em)der who’s (G)cry ing (Am)now.

Who's Crying Now by Journey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Who's Crying Now by Journey 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 110 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 "Who's Crying Now" 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 "Who's Crying Now"?
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.