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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cry Pretty" by Carrie Underwood: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Cry Pretty”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Cry Pretty" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cry Pretty" by Carrie Underwood. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Cry Pretty" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Cry Pretty" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.