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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Cry Me A River" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Cry Me A River" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Cry Me A River" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Cry Me A River" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Cry Me A River" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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