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Now (Bb)I’ve got a (Gm)ques tion ba by, what makes you (F)cry?
’Cause I (Bb)have n’t seen a ny (Gm)wa ter in the (Cm7)cor ners of your eyes; for a (Bb)day, or a (Gm)week, or a (Cm)month or a (F)year, have n’t (Bb)seen much of (Gm)you since you (Cm7)left me, my (F)dear.
Can’t you (Bb)see that I’m (Gm)hurt ing, how I’m (Cm)fall ing a (F)part.
Don’t you (Bb)care a bout my (Gm)drink ing or my (Cm7)poor seat lone ly (F)heart?
I thought you liked foot ball, you did n’t mind those vi de os, and my (Cm)dog did n’t mean to ru in your (F)clothes.
Now you (Bb)won’t my (Gm)phone calls, you (Cm)sent let ters (F)back, you’re (Bb)pay ing a (Gm)law yer to (Cm7)stab me in the (F)back.
car.
Then I saw
looked hap py, that’s a fact; I’m im (Cm)pressed, it’s a of an
‘He can’t help it.’
(Eb)An
(Eb6)gel, ad (Ebmaj7)mit it, ad (Eb6)mit it,
(Ebm)dar
(Ebm6)lin’, ad (Ebm)mit it, ad (Ebm6)mit it, your (Bb)love for me did n’t (Dm)die, it’s just sleep in’, and it (Cm)wakes ev ’ry night to your (F)weep in’.
Now I (F)weep ing.
Now (Bb)I’ve got a (Gm)ques tion ba by, (Cm)what (F)makes you (Ebm)cry?
What Makes You Cry — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Makes You Cry" by The Proclaimers: 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 Eb, 132 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 “What Makes You Cry”
- Can I sing "What Makes You Cry" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "What Makes You Cry" 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 Eb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "What Makes You Cry" by The Proclaimers in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 132 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 "What Makes You Cry" 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 "What Makes You Cry"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Makes You Cry", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Makes You Cry" 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 "What Makes You Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What Makes You Cry"?
- "What Makes You Cry" was originally performed by The Proclaimers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Proclaimers are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Proclaimers: "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "Sunshine On Leith". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Makes You Cry" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Makes You Cry" by The Proclaimers. 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 "What Makes You Cry" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "What Makes You Cry" 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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