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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.
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.
Ev ’ry bod y cry.
Cry, Cry, Cry — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cry, Cry, Cry" 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 F, 144 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, Cry, Cry”
- Can I play "Cry, Cry, Cry" 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, Cry, Cry" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cry, Cry, Cry" by Johnny Cash played in?
- Cry, Cry, Cry is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cry, Cry, Cry"?
- The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cry, Cry, Cry" 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, Cry, Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cry, Cry, Cry"?
- "Cry, Cry, Cry" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cry, Cry, Cry"?
- 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, Cry, Cry" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cry, Cry, Cry"?
- 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, Cry, Cry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.