Other arrangements of Cry Pretty
Pick a learning view.
I’m (G)sor ry,
but I’m just a girl.
Not (Bm)u sual ly the kind to show my heart to the world.
I’m (C)pret ty good
at keep ing it to geth er.
I (D)hold my com po sure for worse or for bet ter.
So, I a (G)pol o gize
if you don’t like what you see, but (Bm)some times my e mo tions get the best of me.
And (C)fall in’ a part
is as hu man as it gets.
You can’t hide it, you can’t fight what the truth is.
You can (G)pret ty lie and say it’s o kay.
You can (Bm)pret ty smile and just walk a way.
Pret ty much fake your way
through an y thing, but you can’t
cry
pret ty.
Oh no, you can’t dress it up
in lace or rhine stones.
It don’t (Bm)mat ter if you’re in a crowd or home all a lone.
Yeah, it’s (C)all the same
when you’re look in’ in the mir ror, a (D)pic ture of pain.
So, let it flow like a riv er.
You can (G)pret ty lie and say it’s o kay.
You can (Bm)pret ty smile and just walk a way.
Pret ty much fake your way
through an y thing, but you can’t
cry
pret ty.
You can’t (G)turn off the flood
when the dam breaks, when all your mas car a is go in’ to waste.
When things get ug ly, you just got ta face that you can’t
cry
pret ty.
You can’t (CN.C.)turn off the flood
when the dam breaks, when all your mas car a is go in’ to waste.
When (C)things get ug ly, you just got ta face that you can’t
cry
pret ty.
Yeah,
yeah, yeah, yeah, (Bm)yeah.
No, you can’t cry.
No, you can’t cry.
(Eb)Yeah,
yeah,
(Dsus)yeah.
Yeah,
yeah, yeah, yeah, (Bm)yeah.
No, you can’t cry.
No, you can’t cry.
(Eb)Yeah,
yeah,
(Dsus)yeah.
Woo,
woo.
No, you can’t
cry
pret ty.
Cry Pretty — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
8 people have learned this song
Learn "Cry Pretty" 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 G, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “Cry Pretty”
- Can I play "Cry Pretty" 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 Pretty" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cry Pretty" by Carrie Underwood played in?
- Cry Pretty is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cry Pretty"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cry Pretty" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cry Pretty"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cry Pretty"?
- "Cry Pretty" was originally performed by Carrie Underwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cry Pretty"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bm, C, D, Dsus4, Eb, G.
- What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?
- Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cry Pretty"?
- 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 Pretty" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cry Pretty"?
- 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 Pretty" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.