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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' — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Cryin'" by Aerosmith in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 105 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 “Cryin'”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Cryin'"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Cryin'" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 105 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.