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(Am)Be.
(Am)Be.
(F)Be.
You were my sun,
you were my earth,
but you did n’t know all the ways
I loved you,
no.
So you took a chance
and made oth er plans,
but I bet you did n’t think
that they would come crash ing down,
no.
(Am)You don’t have to say
(E)what you did.
I (F)al read y know;
I (Dm6)found out from him.
(Am)Now there’s just no chance
for (E)you and me;
there’ll (F)nev er be.
And don’t it make you sad a bout it?
You told me you loved me.
Why did you leave me
all a lone?
Now you tell me you need me
when you call me
on the phone.
Girl, I re fuse.
You must have me con (F)fused
with some oth er guy.
Your bridg es were burned.
Now it’s your turn
to cry.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er.
Cry me a riv (CN.C.)Yeah,
yeah.
I know that they say that some things
are (F)bet ter left un said,
but it was n’t like
you on
ly talked to him, and you know it.
(Don’t (CN.C.)act like you don’t know it.) But all of these things
peo ple told me keep (F)mess ing with my head.
You should have picked hon
es ty;
then you may not have blown it.
(Am)You don’t have to say
(E)what you did.
I (F)al read y know;
I (G)found out from (CN.C.)him.
(Am)Now there’s just no chance
for (E)you and me;
there’ll (F)nev er be.
And don’t it make you sad a bout it?
You told me you loved me.
Why did you leave me
all a lone?
Now you tell me you need me
when you call me
on the phone.
Girl, I re fuse.
You must have me con (F)fused
with some oth er guy.
Your bridg es were burned.
Now it’s your turn
to cry.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er.
Cry me a riv (G)Yeah,
yeah.
(Am)Oh,
the dam age is (F)done, so I guess I’ll be leav ing.
(Am)Oh,
the dam age is (F)done, so I guess I’ll be leav ing.
(F)done, so I guess I’ll be
leav ing.
(Am)You don’t have to say
(E)what you did.
I (F)al read y know;
I (G)found out from (CN.C.)him.
(Am)Now there’s just no chance
for (E)you and me;
there’ll (F)nev er be.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er.
Cry me a riv er,
cry me a riv er.
Cry me a riv (G)Oh,
cry me a riv er.
(E7sus)Oh,
cry me a riv er.
(Dm6)Oh,
cry me a riv er.
(E7sus)Oh,
cry me a riv er.
(Dm6)Oh,
cry me a riv er.
Cry Me A River — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cry Me A River" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 74 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cry Me A River”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cry Me A River"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake played in?
- Cry Me A River 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 Me A River"?
- The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cry Me A River" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cry Me A River"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cry Me A River"?
- "Cry Me A River" was originally performed by Justin Timberlake. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cry Me A River"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, C, Ddim7, Dm, Dm6, E7, F, Fmaj7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Justin Timberlake can I play here?
- Try "PUSHER LOVE GIRL", "ROCK YOUR BODY", "CAN'T STOP THE FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cry Me A River". Key of C, 74 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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