Other arrangements of Big Girls Don't Cry
Pick a learning view.
La, da, da, (G)da.
The (D5)smell of your skin lin gers on (D5)me now.
You’re prob (D5)’ly on your flight back to your (Csus2)home town.
(Csus2)I need (D5)some shel ter of my own pro (Csus2)tec tion, (D5)ba by.
(D5)Be with my self and cen ter,
(Csus2)clar i ty,
peace, se ren i ty.
I hope you know, I hope you know
that this has noth in’ to do with you.
It’s per son al, my self and I.
We’ve got some (Em)straight en in’ out to do.
And I’m gon na (G)miss you like a child miss es their (D)blan ket, but I’ve got to get a (Em)move on with my life.
It’s time to be a big girl now,
and big girls don’t cry,
don’t cry, don’t (Csus2)cry, (D5)don’t cry.
The (D5)path that I’m walk in’, I (Csus2)must go a lone.
(Csus2)I must take (D5)the ba by steps ’til I’m full (Csus2)grown,
full grown.
(Csus2)Fair y (D5)tales don’t al ways have a (Csus2)hap py (D5)end ing, do they?
And (D5)I fore see the dark a head (Csus2)if I stay.
Like the lit tle school (D)mate in the school yard, we’ll play jacks and
Un o cards.
I’ll be your best friend and you’ll be my
Val en tine.
Yes, you can (D)hold my hand if you want to,
’cause I want to hold yours, too.
We’ll be (D)play mates and lov ers and share our se cret worlds.
But (G)it’s time for me to go home.
It’s get ting late, dark out (G)side.
I need to (Csus2)be with my self and cen ter,
clar i ty, peace, se ren i ty, yeah.
I hope you know, I hope you know
that this has noth in’ to do with you.
It’s per son al, my self and I.
We’ve got some (Em)straight en in’ out to do.
And I’m gon na (G)miss you like a child miss es their (D)blan ket, but I’ve got to get a (Em)move on with my life.
It’s time to be a big girl now,
and big girls don’t cry,
don’t cry, don’t cry,
don’t cry.
La, da, da, da, da, da.
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, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 Fergie 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 110 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 Fergie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Big Girls Don't Cry"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: C, Csus2, D, Dpow, Em, G, Gpow.
- What other songs by Fergie can I play here?
- Try "FINALLY", "CLUMSY", "Be Italian". 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, 110 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.
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