Cryin'

by Aerosmith
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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' — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Cryin'" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 105 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Cryin'”

Why does "Cryin'" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Cryin'".
What key is "Cryin'" by Aerosmith played in?
Cryin' is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cryin'"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cryin'" 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 "Cryin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cryin'"?
"Cryin'" was originally performed by Aerosmith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cryin'"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Ab, Bb, C, C#m, D, E, Eb, +3 more.
What other songs by Aerosmith can I play here?
Try "WHAT IT TAKES", "DREAM ON", "DREAM ON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Cryin'"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Cryin'".
Can I see all the notes in "Cryin'"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 105 BPM.