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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cruising For Bruising" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “Cruising For Bruising”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cruising For Bruising" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cruising For Bruising" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Cruising For Bruising" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cruising For Bruising" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cruising For Bruising"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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