It won’t be ea sy, you’ll think it (Gb)strange
when I try to ex plain how I (Ab7)feel,
that I still need your love af ter (Db)all that I’ve done:
You won’t be (Bbm)lieve
me,
all you will see is a (Eb)girl you once knew, al (Eb)though she’s dressed up to the (Ab)nines
at (Eb7)six es and se vens with (Ab)you.
I had to let it hap pen, I had to (Gb)change;
could n’t stay all my life down at (Ab7)heel,
look ing out of the win dow, stay ing (Db)out of the sun.
So I chose (Bbm)free
dom,
run ning a round try ing (Eb7)ev ry thing new; but (Eb)no thing im pressed me at (Ab)all,
I (Eb7)nev er ex pect ed it (Ab)to.
(Db)Don’t cry for me Ar gen (Gb)ti (Db)na,
the (Gb)truth is I (Db)nev er left you,
all through my (Ab)wild days,
my mad ex (Bbm)ist ence,
I kept my (Dbmaj7)pro mise,
Don’t keep your (Gbmaj7)dis tance.
And as for for tune and as for (Gb)fame.
I nev er in vi ted them (Ab)in,
through it (Ab7)seemed to the world they were (Db)all I de sired.
They are il (Bbm)lu sions,
they’re not the so lu tions they (Eb7)pro mised to be, the (Eb)ans wer was here all the (Ab)time
I (Eb7)love you and hope you love (Ab)me.
(Db)Don’t cry for me Ar gen ti na.
Mm
(Db)Don’t cry for me Ar ten (Gb)ti (Db)na
the (Gb)truth is I (Db)nev er left you,
all through my (Ab)wild days
my mad ex (Bbm)ist ence,
I kept my (Dbmaj7)pro mise,
don’t keep your (Gbmaj7)dis tance.
(Gbm)Have I said too much?
There’s no thing more I can think of to (Fm7)say to you.
But (Gbmaj7)all you have to do is look at me to know that ev ’ry (Db)word is true.
Don't Cry For Me Argentina — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" by Andrew Lloyd Webber: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Gb, 78 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Don't Cry For Me Argentina”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in?
- The backing track is in Gb at 78 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 "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" 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 "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Cry For Me Argentina", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" 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 "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Cry For Me Argentina"?
- "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Andrew Lloyd Webber are available?
- Other accompaniments by Andrew Lloyd Webber: "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "As If We Never Said Goodbye (from Sunset Boulevard)", "Beneath A Moonless Sky (from Love Never Dies)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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