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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Cry" by Kelly Clarkson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Cry" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Cry" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 72 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Cry"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Cry" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cry"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Cry" is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM.