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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cry Me A River" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.
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About “Cry Me A River”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cry Me A River" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cry Me A River" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Cry Me A River" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cry Me A River" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cry Me A River"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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