What key is "Cry, Cry, Cry" in?

"Cry, Cry, Cry" by Johnny Cash is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Cry, Cry, Cry" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Cry, Cry, Cry" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Cry, Cry, Cry" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?

Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y knows where you go when the sun goes down.

I think you on ly live to see the (G)lights

up (C7)town.

I (F)wast ed my time when I would try, try, try,

’cause (Bb)when the lights have lost their glow, you’ll (C7)cry, cry, (F)cry.

Soon your sug ar dad dies will all be gone.

You’ll wake up some cold day and (G)find you’re a (C7)lone.

You’ll (F)call for me, but I’m gon na tell you bye, bye, bye.

When I (Bb)turn a round and walk a way you’ll (C7)cry, cry, (F)cry.

You’re gon na cry, cry, cry, and you cry a (F)lone.

When (Bb)ev ’ry one’s for got ten and you’re (F)left on your own, you’re gon (Fm)na (G)cry,

(C7)cry,

cry.