Other arrangements of Cruising For Bruising
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Cry,
come to me and cry.
For I know, I know, I know (Dbmaj7)it’s not eas y, your heart is break ing, but (Fm7)so is mine.
I But so is mine.
How
can I tell you why?
For so long, so long, so long (Dbmaj7)I’ve been think ing, your now I know I can’t (Fm7)live a lie.
I can’t so is mine.
live a lie.
(Bbm7)They (Eb)say (Cm7)true (F)love
(Bbm7)lasts (Eb)for (Cm7)ev (F)er.
(Bbm7)If (Eb)we (Cm7)want (F)it,
(Bbm7)there
will be wait ing a sec ond chance,
(Fm7)ba by.
But (Eb)now we need time, time to (Db6)learn, time to un (Dbmaj7)der stand
(Bbm7)where we went wrong.
’Cause (Eb7)I feel so strong we are are ing for (Eb)bruis ing, my ba (Fm7)by.
A (Eb)sec ond chance,
(Fm7)ba by.
But (Eb)now we need time, time to (Db6)learn, time to un (Dbmaj7)der stand
(Bbm7)where we went wrong.
’Cause (Eb7)I feel so strong we we are ing for (Eb)bruis ing, my ba (Fm7)by.
A (Eb)sec ond chance, ing for (Eb)bruis (Fm7)ing.
(Fm7)cruis ing for (Eb)bruis (Fm7)ing.
(Cm7)So long, (F7)so long, so long.
(Bbm7)I
went a (Cm7)way.
So, bye (Fm)for now.
Don’t let it die,
’cause we can try
some (Eb7)oth er time.
So, bye for now.
Don’t let it die,
’cause we can try
some (Eb7)oth er time.
So, bye for now.
Cruising For Bruising — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cruising For Bruising" 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 Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “Cruising For Bruising”
- Can I play "Cruising For Bruising" 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 "Cruising For Bruising" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cruising For Bruising" by Basia played in?
- Cruising For Bruising is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cruising For Bruising"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cruising For Bruising" 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 "Cruising For Bruising"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cruising For Bruising"?
- "Cruising For Bruising" was originally performed by Basia. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cruising For Bruising"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: Bbm7, Bbm9, C7, Cm7, Db, Db6, Dbmaj7, Dbmaj9, +9 more.
- What other songs by Basia can I play here?
- Try "TIME AND TIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cruising For Bruising"?
- 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. "Cruising For Bruising" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cruising For Bruising"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cruising For Bruising" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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