Cry Me A River

by Susan Boyle
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Lyrics

Now you say you’re (Gm6)lone ly,

you cry the (F7sus4)long

night (Bbmaj7)through.

(D7)Well, you can (Dm9)cry

me a (G13)riv er,

cry me a (C7)riv er;

I cried a (Eb)riv er o ver (Bb)you.

Now you say you’re sor (Gm6)ry

for be in’ (F7sus4)so

un (Bbmaj7)true.

(D7)Well, you can (Dm9)cry

me a (G13)riv er,

cry me a (C7)riv er;

I cried a (F7sus4)riv er o ver (Bb)you.

You drove me, near ly drove me (E)out of my head,

while you (Dm6)nev er shed a tear.

Re mem ber, I re (Dm)mem ber all that you said;

told me love was too pleb e ian,

told me you were (D)through with me and (Gm)now

you say (Eb)you love me.

Well, just to (F7sus4)prove

that you (Bb7)do,

(D7)well, you can (Dm9)cry

me a (G13)riv er,

cry me a (C7)riv er;

I cried a (Eb)riv er

o ver you.

Cry Me A River — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Cry Me A River" by Susan Boyle: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 87 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Cry Me A River

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Cry Me A River" by Susan Boyle in?
The backing track is in Eb at 87 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Cry Me A River" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Cry Me A River"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Cry Me A River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Cry Me A River" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Cry Me A River"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Cry Me A River"?
"Cry Me A River" was originally performed by Susan Boyle. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Susan Boyle are available?
Other accompaniments by Susan Boyle: "Amazing Grace", "Hallelujah", "I Dreamed A Dream (from Les Miserables)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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