Cry Me A River

by Arthur Hamilton
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Lyrics

(Am7)Now

you say you’re (Am6)lone ly,

You cry the (Em)whole (G)night (E7)through.

Well, you can (Em7)cry me a (A7)riv er,

cry me a riv er,

I cried a (G7)riv er o ver (C)you.

(Am7)Now

you say you’re (Am6)sor ry

for be in’ (Em)so (G)un (E7)true.

Well, you can (Em7)cry me a (A7)riv er,

cry me a riv er,

I cried a (G7)riv er o ver (C)you.

(C)you.

You drove me, near ly drove me (B7)out of my head,

While (Em)you nev er (Em6)shed a tear,

Re mem ber?

I re mem ber (Am6)all that you said;

Told me love was (E6)too ple bi an, Told me you were (E7)through with me, an’ (Am)Now

you say you (Am6)love me,

Well, just to (Em)prove (G)you (Cma7)do,

Come on, an’ (A)cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er,

I cried a (G7)riv er o ver (C6)you.

Cry Me A River by Arthur Hamilton

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cry Me A River”

What key is "Cry Me A River" in?
"Cry Me A River" by Arthur Hamilton is in the key of C with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Cry Me A River" 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 Me A River" 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 Me A River" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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