What key is "Cryin'" in?

"Cryin'" by Aerosmith is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Cryin'" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Cryin'" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Cryin'"?

This arrangement of "Cryin'" uses 11 chords: A, Ab, Bb, C, C#m, D, E, Eb, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Cryin'" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Aerosmith can I play here?

Try "WHAT IT TAKES", "DREAM ON", "DREAM ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

There was a (E)time

when I was so (C#m)bro ken heart ed.

It’s Love was n’t (A)much of a (E)friend of mine.

The ta bles have (E)turned

’cause me and them (C#m)ways have part ed.

What That kind of (A)love was the (E)kill in’ kind.

Now the (G)word out All I (D)want is some (G)one I can’t re (D)sist.

I know all I need to know by the (E)way that I got kissed.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

(Your love is) (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

Now there’s not e ven breath in’ room

be tween pleas ure and pain.

Yeah, you cry when we’re mak in’ love;

must be one and the (Bb)same.

It’s down on (E)me.

Yeah, I got to (C#m)tell you one thing.

It’s been on my (A)mind.

Girl, I (E)got ta say:

We’re part ners in (E)crime.

You got and that (C#m)cer tain some thing.

What you give to (A)me takes my (E)breath a way.

Now the (G)word out on the (D)street is the (G)dev il’s in your (D)kiss.

If our love goes up in flames, it’s a (E)fire I can’t re sist.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

(Your love is) (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

Now there’s not e ven breath in’ room

be tween pleas ure and pain.

Yeah, you cry when we’re mak in’ love;

must be one and the (Bb)same.

’Cause (Eb)what you got in (Bb)side,

ain’t (Eb)where your love should (Bb)stay.

Yeah, our love, sweet love, ain’t love ’til you (E)give your heart a way.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

Your love is (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

I was (A)cry in’ when I (E)met you.

Now I’m (F#m)try in’ to for (D)get you.

Your love is (E)sweet mis er (D)y.

I was (A)cry in’ just to (E)get you.

Now I’m (C#m)dy in’ ’cause I (D)let you

do what you (E)do down on (D)me.

I was (D)me.

Cryin' by Aerosmith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cryin'”

What key is "Cryin'" in?: "Cryin'" by Aerosmith is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Cryin'" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Cryin'" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Cryin'"?: This arrangement of "Cryin'" uses 11 chords: A, Ab, Bb, C, C#m, D, E, Eb, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Cryin'" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Aerosmith can I play here?: Try "WHAT IT TAKES", "DREAM ON", "DREAM ON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.