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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Cry, Cry, Cry" by Johnny Cash in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Cry, Cry, Cry" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Cry, Cry, Cry" with hands-separate practice in F at 144 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Cry, Cry, Cry"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Cry, Cry, Cry" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cry, Cry, Cry"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Cry, Cry, Cry" is in the key of F at 144 BPM.