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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cry" 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, 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”
- Can I play "Cry" 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 "Cry" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cry"?
- 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. "Cry" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cry"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.