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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Cry Me A River" by Julie London in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

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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 74 BPM.
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 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 74 BPM.