Big Girls Don't Cry

by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Big Girls Don't Cry" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Big Girls Don't Cry"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Big Girls Don't Cry". Key of G, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.