Other arrangements of Cry Me A River
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(G#m)Ee.
(G#m)Ee.
(CN.C.)Ee ee (C#m)ee ee.
You were my sun,
you were my earth.
But you did n’t know all the ways I loved you, no.
So you took a chance
and made oth er plans.
But I bet you did n’t think that they would come crash ing down, no.
(G#m)You don’t have to say (D#)what you did, I (E)al rea dy know, I (C#dim7)found out from him.
(G#m)Now there’s just no chance for (D#)you and me, there’ll (E)nev er be and don’t it make you sad a bout it?
Told me you love me, why did you leave me all a lone?
Now you tell me you (C#m)need me when you call me on the phone.
Girl, I re fuse, you must have me con (E)fused with some oth er guy.
Your brid ges were burned, now it’s your turn
to cry.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er, girl.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er, girl.
(G#m)(Yeah, (F#)yeah.) I know that they say some things are bet ter left said.
It was like on ly him and you (C#dim7)know it.
(Don’t act like you (G#m)don’t know it.) All of those things peo ple told me keep (E)mess ing with my head.
You should ’ve picked ho nes ty then you not have it.
(G#m)You don’t have to say (D#)what you did, I (E)al rea dy know, I (C#dim7)found out from him.
(G#m)Now there’s just no chance for (D#)you and me, there’ll (E)nev er be and don’t it make you sad a bout it?
Told me you love me, why did you leave me all a lone?
Now you tell me you (C#m)need me when you call me on the phone.
Girl, I re fuse, you must have me con (E)fused with some oth er guy.
Your brid ges were burned, now it’s your turn
to cry.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er, girl.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er, girl.
(G#m)(Yeah, (F#)yeah.) (G#m)Oh,
the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.
(G#m)Oh,
the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.
(G#m)Oh,
the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.
(G#m)Oh,
the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.
(E)done so I guess I be leav ing.
(CN.C.)You don’t have to say what you did, I al rea dy know, I found out from him.
Now there’s just no chance for you and me, there’ll nev er be.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er, girl.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er, girl.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er, girl.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv
(Yeah, yeah.) (E)- er, girl.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er,
(C#dim7)oh, cry me a riv er.
(D#)Oh, cry me a riv er.
(C#dim7)Oh, cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er,
(C#dim7)oh, cry me a riv er.
(D#)Oh, cry me a riv er.
(C#dim7)Oh, cry me a riv
Cry Me A River — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key B, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Cry Me A River" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake in?
- The backing track is in B at 76 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 Justin Timberlake. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Justin Timberlake are available?
- Other accompaniments by Justin Timberlake: "Girlfriend", "Mirrors", "SexyBack". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "Cry Me A River" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is B; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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