About “Cry Me A River”

Can I learn "Cry Me A River" 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 Me A River" with hands-separate practice in C at 88 BPM.

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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Cry Me A River"?

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 Me A River" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "Cry Me A River"?

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 Me A River" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.