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Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Boys Don't Cry" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 96 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Boys Don't Cry”
- Can I play "Boys Don't Cry" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Boys Don't Cry" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Boys Don't Cry" by Plumb played in?
- Boys Don't Cry is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Boys Don't Cry"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Boys Don't 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 "Boys Don't Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Boys Don't Cry"?
- "Boys Don't Cry" was originally performed by Plumb. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Boys Don't Cry"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus4, Fm, Fm7.
- What other songs by Plumb can I play here?
- Try "CUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Boys Don't Cry"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Boys Don't Cry" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Boys Don't Cry"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Boys Don't Cry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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