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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,
(Gm11)cry?
Cry — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Cry" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 72 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 “Cry”
- Why does "Cry" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Cry".
- What key is "Cry" by Kelly Clarkson played in?
- Cry 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 "Cry"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cry"?
- "Cry" was originally performed by Kelly Clarkson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cry"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, Cm7, Eb, Ebm6, Ebmaj, Ebmaj7, Ebpow, +7 more.
- What other songs by Kelly Clarkson can I play here?
- Try "MISS INDEPENDENT", "A MOMENT LIKE THIS", "ANYTIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Cry"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Cry".
- Can I see all the notes in "Cry"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.