What key is "Cry" in?

"Cry" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Cry" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Cry" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Cry"?

This arrangement of "Cry" uses 15 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Eb, Ebm6, Ebmaj, Ebmaj7, Ebpow, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Cry" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?

Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If (Bb)an y one asks,

I’ll (F5)tell them we’ve both just moved (Ebmaj13)on.

When (Bb)peo ple all stare, I pre tend that I they be don’t hear them (Ebmaj13)talk.

When ev er I see (F)you, I swal low my (Gm7)pride and bite my (Ebm6)tongue,

I pre tend I’m o (Ebm6)kay with it all,

act like there‘s (Eb5)noth ing (F5)wrong.

Is it (Bb)o ver yet?

Can I o pen my (Eb)eyes?

Is this as (Bb)hard as it gets?

Is (Gm)this what it feels like to (Bb)real

(F)ly

(Gm11)cry,

(Gm11)cry?

If (Bb)an y one asks,

I’ll (F5)tell them we just grew a (Ebmaj13)part.

Yeah, (Bb)what do I stare, I pre tend that if they be lieve me or (Ebmaj13)not?

When ev er I feel (F)you, your mem ’ry is (Gm7)break ing my heart, (Ebm6)tongue,

I pre tend I’m o (Ebm6)kay with it all,

act like there‘s (Eb5)noth ing (F5)wrong.

Is it (Bb)o ver yet?

Can I o pen my (Eb)eyes?

Is this as (Bb)hard as it gets?

Is (Gm)this what it feels like to (Bb)real

(F)ly

(Gm11)cry,

(Gm11)cry?

If (Bb)real

(F)ly

(Gm11)cry,

(Gm11)cry?

I’m (Cm7)talk ing in cir cles.

I’m (Bbmaj7)ly ing; they know it.

Why (Ebmaj7)won’t this just all go a (F5)way?

Is it (Bb)o ver yet?

Can I o pen my (Bb)eyes?

Is this as (Bb)hard as it gets?

Is (Gm)this what it feels like to (Bb)real

(F)ly

(Gm11)cry,

(Gm11)cry?

Cry by Kelly Clarkson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cry”

What key is "Cry" in?: "Cry" by Kelly Clarkson is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Cry" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Cry" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Cry"?: This arrangement of "Cry" uses 15 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Eb, Ebm6, Ebmaj, Ebmaj7, Ebpow, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Cry" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?: Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.