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I (Ab)heard them
(Eb7)church bells (Ab)ring ing.
I was (Db)heard ing there,
a choir my (Ab)sing ing.
(Db)I
saw my (Eb)love
walk (Ab)down
the (Fm)aisle.
On her (Bb7)fin ger
he placed a (Eb7)ring.
I (Ab)saw them
(Eb7)hold ing (Ab)hands.
ver.
I was (Db)stand has been
thrown with ver (Ab)man.
heads.
(Db)I
saw my (Eb)love
walk (Ab)down
the (Fm)aisle.
On her (Bb7)fin ger
he placed a (Eb7)ring.
I I For them heard them (Eb)prom ise,
“Till (Ab)death
do us (Db)part.”
Each (Ab)word
was a (Bbm7)pain
in my (Ab)heart.
(Db)All
I could do, all I could do was cry.
(Db)All
(Eb7)I could do
was (Ab)cry.
(Db)I
was (Eb7)los ing
the (Ab)man
that I (Db6)love,
and (Ab)all
I could (Bbm)do
was (Ab)cry.
And
(Db)All, all I could (Eb7)do, all I could do was cry.
(Bbm7)All
I could (Eb7)do
was (Ab)cry.
I was (Eb7)los ing
the man that I (Fm7)loved,
and (Bbm7)all
I could (Eb7)do
was (Ab)cry.
(Db)All, all I could (Eb7)do, all I could do was cry.
(Bbm7)All
I could (Eb7)do
was (Ab)cry.
I was (Eb7)los ing
the man that I (Fm7)loved,
and (Bbm7)all
I could (Eb7)do
was (Ab)cry.
(Ab)cry.
All I Could Do Was Cry — Piano Lead Sheet
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"All I Could Do Was Cry" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 87 BPM.
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About “All I Could Do Was Cry”
- Where are the chord symbols for "All I Could Do Was Cry" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "All I Could Do Was Cry" is in Db.
- What key is "All I Could Do Was Cry" by Etta James played in?
- All I Could Do Was Cry is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All I Could Do Was Cry"?
- The arrangement plays at 87 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All I Could Do Was Cry" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "All I Could Do Was Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All I Could Do Was Cry"?
- "All I Could Do Was Cry" was originally performed by Etta James. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All I Could Do Was Cry"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Ab9, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbm9, +8 more.
- What other songs by Etta James can I play here?
- Try "AT LAST", "MY DEAREST DARLING", "SOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "All I Could Do Was Cry" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "All I Could Do Was Cry" is in the key of Db at 87 BPM.
- What chords are in "All I Could Do Was Cry"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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