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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.
Cry Baby — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cry Baby" 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 C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Cry Baby”
- Can I play "Cry Baby" 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 Baby" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cry Baby" by Janis Joplin played in?
- Cry Baby is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cry Baby"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cry Baby" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cry Baby"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cry Baby"?
- "Cry Baby" was originally performed by Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cry Baby"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Dm7, Dmin, Em, F, G, G7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
- Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cry Baby"?
- 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 Baby" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cry Baby"?
- 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 Baby" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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