Can I sing over "Cry Me A River" with this accompaniment?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.

Is this a karaoke version of "Cry Me A River"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Cry Me A River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Cry Me A River" as a backing track for my instrument?

Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.

Can I download the accompaniment for "Cry Me A River"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

Who wrote "Cry Me A River"?

"Cry Me A River" was originally performed by Justin Timberlake. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by Justin Timberlake are available?

Other accompaniments by Justin Timberlake: "Girlfriend", "Mirrors", "SexyBack". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

(G#m)Ee.

(CN.C.)Ee ee (C#m)ee ee.

I You were my sun, (D#)that some things are you bet were ter my left earth.

(C#dim7)un said.

But you did n’t know (D#)you all the ways talked I loved (E)to you, and no.

(C#dim7)know it.

(Don’t act like you (G#m)don’t know So you took a chance peo ple told me keep (E)mess and made oth er plans.

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

(G#m)You don’t have to say (D#)what you did, I (E)al rea dy know, I (C#dim7)found out from him.

(G#m)Now there’s just no chance for (D#)you and me, there’ll (E)nev er be and don’t it make you sad a bout it?

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

Now you tell me you (C#m)need me when you call me on the phone.

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

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

to cry.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

(G#m)(Yeah, (F#)yeah.) I know that they say (D#)that some things are you bet were ter my left earth.

(C#dim7)un said.

But It was n’t like (D#)you on the ly talked I loved (E)to him and you (C#dim7)know it.

(Don’t act like you (G#m)don’t know it.) All of those things peo ple told me keep (E)mess ing with my er head.

You I should you ’ve n’t picked ho nes ty then you (E)may not have blown it.

(G#m)You don’t have to say (D#)what you did, I (E)al rea dy know, I (C#dim7)found out from him.

(G#m)Now there’s just no chance for (D#)you and me, there’ll (E)nev er be and don’t it make you sad a bout it?

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

Now you tell me you (C#m)need me when you call me on the phone.

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

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

to cry.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

(G#m)(Yeah, (F#)yeah.) (G#m)Oh,

the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.

(G#m)Oh,

the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.

(G#m)Oh,

the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.

(G#m)Oh,

the da mage is (E)done so I guess I be leav ing.

(E)done so I guess I be leav ing.

(CN.C.)You don’t have to say what you did, I al rea dy know, I found out from him.

Now there’s just no chance for you and me, there’ll nev er be.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

(Yeah, Cry yeah.) me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er, girl.

(Yeah, Cry yeah.) me a riv (E)- er, girl.

Cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er,

(C#dim7)oh, cry me a riv er.

(D#)Oh, cry me a riv er.

(C#dim7)Oh, cry me a riv er,

cry me a riv er,

(C#dim7)oh, cry me a riv er.

(D#)Oh, cry me a riv er.

(C#dim7)Oh, cry me a riv

Cry Me A River — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of B, 76 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Cry Me A River”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Cry Me A River" by Justin Timberlake in?: The backing track is in B at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Cry Me A River" with this accompaniment?: Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Cry Me A River"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Cry Me A River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Cry Me A River" as a backing track for my instrument?: Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Cry Me A River"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Cry Me A River"?: "Cry Me A River" was originally performed by Justin Timberlake. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Justin Timberlake are available?: Other accompaniments by Justin Timberlake: "Girlfriend", "Mirrors", "SexyBack". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.