Cry Me A River

by Justin Timberlake
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Lyrics

(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 76 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Cry Me A River" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Cry Me A River" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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