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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cry Baby" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cry Baby" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cry Baby" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Cry Baby" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cry Baby" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cry Baby"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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