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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cry Me A River" 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 C, 88 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 Me A River”
- Can I play "Cry Me A River" 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 Me A River" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cry Me A River" by Arthur Hamilton 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 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cry Me A River" 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 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 Arthur Hamilton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Arthur Hamilton can I play here?
- Try "Sing A Rainbow". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cry Me A River"?
- 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 Me A River" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cry Me A River"?
- 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 Me A River" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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