Big Girls Don't Cry

by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
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Lyrics

(G)Big (Bm)girls (C)don’t (D)cry, (G)big (Bm)girls (C)don’t (D)cry.

(G)Big (E)girls

(D7)don’t (E)cry,

(Am7)they don’t (D)cry.

(G)Big (E)girls

don’t (G)cry.

(Who (E)said (Am7)they don’t (D)cry?) (G)My (E)girl

(D7)said good (E)bye,

(Am7)my, oh, (D)my.

(G)My (E)girl

did n’t (G)cry.

(I (C)won der (G)why.) (Sil ly (E)boy.) Told my girl we had to break up.

(Sil ly (A7)boy.) Thought that she would call my bluff.

(Sil ly (D7)boy.) Then you said, to my sur prise, (G)“Big (Bm)girls (C)don’t (D)cry, (G)big (E)girls

(D7)don’t (E)cry.

(Am7)They don’t (D)cry.

(G)Big (E)girls

don’t (G)cry.” (Who (E)said (Am7)they don’t (D)cry?) (G)Big (E)girls

(D7)don’t (E)cry,

(Am7)they don’t (D)cry.

(G)Big (E)girls

don’t (G)cry.

(Who (E)said (Am7)they don’t (D)cry?) (G)Ba (E)by,

(D7)I was (E)true,

(Am7)I was (D)true.

(G)Ba (E)by,

I’m a (G)fool.

(I’m (C)such a (G)fool.) (Sil ly (E)girl.) “Shame on you,” your ma to ma said, (Sil ly (A7)girl.) Shame on you, you’re cryin’ in bed.

(Sil ly (D7)girl.) Shame on you, you told a lie.

(G)“Big (Bm)girls (C)don’t (D)cry, (G)big (E)girls

(D7)don’t (E)cry.

(Am7)They don’t (D)cry.

(G)Big (E)girls

don’t (G)cry.” (Who (E)said (Am7)they don’t (D)cry?) (G)cry.” (That’s (E)just an (Am7)al i (D)bi.) (G)Big (Bm)girls (C)don’t (D)cry, (G)big (Bm)girls (C)don’t (D)cry.

Big Girls Don't Cry — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Big Girls Don't Cry" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Big Girls Don't Cry”

Where are the chord symbols for "Big Girls Don't 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. "Big Girls Don't Cry" is in G.
What key is "Big Girls Don't Cry" by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons played in?
Big Girls Don't Cry is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Big Girls Don't Cry"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Big Girls Don't Cry" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Big Girls Don't Cry"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Big Girls Don't Cry"?
"Big Girls Don't Cry" was originally performed by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons can I play here?
Try "WHO LOVES YOU", "C'MON MARIANNE", "FALLEN ANGEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Big Girls Don't 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. "Big Girls Don't Cry" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Big Girls Don't Cry"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.