What key is "Cry Me A River" in?

"Cry Me A River" by Julie London is in the key of C with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Cry Me A River" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.

What chords are used in "Cry Me A River"?

This arrangement of "Cry Me A River" uses 6 chords: Am, Ddim7, Dm, E7, F, G.

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.

Lyrics

You were my sun,

you were my earth.

But you did n’t know all the ways I (F)loved you, no.

So you took a

and made oth er plans.

But I bet you did n’t (E7)think that they would come crash ing down, (Dm)no.

(E7)You don’t have to say what you did.

I (Dm)al rea dy know I found out from him.

(E7)Now there’s just no chance for you and me, there’ll (Dm)nev er be and don’t it make you sad a (Dm)bout it?

Told me you love me, why did you leave me all a (G)lone?

Now you tell me you need me when you (F)call me on the (G)phone.

Girl, I re fuse, you must have me con (F)fused with some oth er guy.

Your brid ges were burned, now it’s your turn

to (G)cry.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er girl.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er girl.

(Am)(Yeah, (E7)yeah, (Am)yeah.)

Cry Me A River by Julie London

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 74 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Cry Me A River”

What key is "Cry Me A River" in?: "Cry Me A River" by Julie London is in the key of C with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Cry Me A River" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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.
What chords are used in "Cry Me A River"?: This arrangement of "Cry Me A River" uses 6 chords: Am, Ddim7, Dm, E7, F, G.
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.