Cry Me A River

by Julie London
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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 — 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, 74 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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 Julie London 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 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cry Me A River" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Julie London. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cry Me A River"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, Ddim7, Dm, E7, F, G.
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 simplified for beginners.
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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