Other arrangements of Cry
Pick a learning view.
I tried to hide it through the (F)si lence while I played a long.
I’m well ing up be hind my eye lids when I’m hold ing on to the rage,
so (Eb)bad ly I hate
him.
And I wish that all of...
I real ly hate the way you think that you can get a way by blam ing all your stu pid prob lems on your men tal state.
I’m tired of (C)burnt out lies, ah,
hoo.
You think you know me, but you (Bb)hard ly e ven know your self.
I bite my tongue and let you think I on ly wish you well.
I don’t.
I (C)know you know it,
hoo.
And I’m (Eb)tired of let ting some one get the (Eb)best of me, so go a head and
cry,
cry.
and ru in some one else ’s life.
Cry,
cry.
Go y else so I can sleep at night.
Mm,
you’re more nar cis sis tic than an (Bb)y bod y in Hol ly wood.
You’re not a mis fit; don’t keep say ing you’re mis un der stood.
I’m tired, oh, (C)I’m so tired, ah,
hoo.
And may be (Eb)you’re the hon est type,
and it’s been (Eb)me the whole damn time.
I should (Eb)real ly try to calm my (Bb)see things from your (Eb)side.
Or (Eb)may be you can
cry,
cry.
and ru in some one else ’s life.
Cry,
cry.
Go y else so I can sleep at night.
(Cry,
cry.)
and ru in some one else ’s life.
(Cry,
cry.) And I’m (Eb)tired of let ting some one get the (Eb)best of me, so go a head and
cry,
cry.
and ru in some one else ’s...
Cry — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cry" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 88 BPM.
This arrangement sits in E-flat major, so get comfortable with those three flats early — your left hand will be anchoring on E♭, A♭, and B♭ bass notes frequently, and if those positions aren't automatic, everything else will feel harder than it needs to.
At 88 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the real challenge is the syncopated right-hand rhythm during the verses: you'll want to count eighth notes carefully so your melodic phrases land just ahead of or behind the beat rather than sliding into a straight, stiff feel.
I'd suggest starting hands-separate at around 65 BPM, locking in that left-hand chord pattern until it's nearly mindless, then layering the melody on top.
Watch the transition into the chorus — the energy jumps and the chords often move faster, so loop those four bars until they're smooth.
Use sustain pedal to connect chords but change it cleanly on each new harmony to avoid muddiness.
This is a fantastic piece for building confidence with flat-key chord shapes and expressive dynamic contrast between quiet verses and a powerful chorus, so lean into those volume shifts once the notes feel secure.
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About “Cry”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cry"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Cry" by Benson Boone played in?
- Cry is arranged in the key of Eb 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 88 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 Benson Boone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Benson Boone can I play here?
- Try "Beautiful Things", "Death Wish Love", "Forever And A Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cry". Key of Eb, 88 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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