Other arrangements of Boys Don't Cry
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Boys Don't Cry" by Plumb: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 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”
- What key is "Boys Don't Cry" by Plumb played in?
- Boys Don't Cry is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Boys Don't Cry" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Boys Don't Cry" by Plumb. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Boys Don't Cry" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Boys Don't Cry" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.