You sit there on the couch,
sip ping your scotch and ice.
You turn the T V on
and tune me out a gain.
So what would you say (Eb)to me if you could talk (Ab)to me?
You could ask an (Eb)y thing; I would n’t lie.
But you’re o kay (Eb)with this dam ag ing awk (Ab)ward ness, so I’ll just play (Fm7)it safe and keep it in side.
Boys don’t cry.
I used to hold your hand
so tight there was no ques tion.
But now e ven when you’re near,
I’ve nev er felt so a lone.
So what would you say
Boys don’t cry.
Boys don’t cry,
yeah.
Boys don’t cry.
Boys don’t cry,
yeah.
(Fm)If you just stand be side me,
I’ll keep you in my life.
(Fm)Tell me how much you love me
and I’ll be just fine.
Don’t be
a (Eb)fraid of me.
So what would you say (Eb)to me if you could talk (Ab)to me?
You could ask an (Eb)y thing; I would n’t lie.
But you’re o kay (Eb)with this dam ag ing awk (Ab)ward ness, so I’ll just play (Fm7)it safe and keep it in side.
Boys don’t cry.
Boys don’t cry,
yeah.
Hey aye,
hey aye,
hey aye,
hey aye
aye aye.
Boys Don't Cry by Plumb
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Boys Don't Cry”
- What key is "Boys Don't Cry" in?
- "Boys Don't Cry" by Plumb is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Boys Don't Cry" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Boys Don't Cry" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Boys Don't Cry"?
- This arrangement of "Boys Don't Cry" uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm, Fm7.
- How long does it take to learn "Boys Don't Cry" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Plumb can I play here?
- Try "CUT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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