Learn "CRY BABY" by Janis Joplin on Piano

Master "CRY BABY" by Janis Joplin with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 80 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 80 BPM.

Lyrics

Cry, (C)ba by. Cry, (C)ba by. Cry, (C)ba by. Hon ey, wel come back home. I know she (C)told you, hon ey, I know she told you that she (Em)loved you much (C)more than (Em)I, to yeah; all I know is that she (G7)left you and you (C)swear that you just don’t know (Em)why, And But you know, me, hon ey, al ways, I’ll al ways be a (Dm11)round if you ev er (CN.C.)want me. Come on and (G13)cry, cry, (C)ba by. Cry, (C)ba by. Cry, (C)ba by. Hon ey, wel come back home. I Don’t you (C)know, you, hon ey, ain’t no body ev er gon na (Em)love you the (C)way I (Em)try to do; who’ll I take is all your (G7)pain you and the (C)heart that you just don’t ache, (Em)too? And if you need me, hon you know and I’ll al ways be a (Dm11)round if you ev er (CN.C.)want me. Come on and (G13)cry, cry, (C)ba by. Cry, (C)ba by. Cry, (C)ba by, oh, dad dy, like you al ways say’n’ to do.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Cry Baby" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.