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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Boys Don't Cry" by Plumb in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Boys Don't Cry" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Boys Don't Cry" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 96 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Boys Don't Cry"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Boys Don't Cry" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Boys Don't Cry"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Boys Don't Cry" is in the key of Ab at 96 BPM.
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