Crying

by Roy Orbison
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Crying

Easy
Roy Orbison92 BPM
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Lyrics

I was al right

for a while,

I could smile

for a while.

But I saw you last night, you held my (E)hand real tight as you (F)stopped to say “Hel (Fm6)lo.”

Oh, you (C)wished me well.

You (G7)could n’t tell

that I’d been (C)cry

ing

(Em)o ver you,

(C)cry

ing

(Em)o ver you.

When (F)you

said, “So (G)long,”

left me (F)stand ing

all a (G7)lone,

a lone and (C)cry ing,

(C)cry ing,

(F)cry ing,

(Fm)cry

ing.

It’s hard to (C)un

der (C)stand,

but the (G7)touch

of your hand

can start me (C)cry ing.

I thought that right

for a while,

I could smile

for a while.

But I saw you last night, you held my (E)hand real tight as you (F)stopped to say “Hel (Fm6)lo.”

Oh, you (C)wished me well.

You (G7)could n’t tell

that I’d been (C)cry

ing

(Em)o ver you,

(C)cry

ing

(Em)o ver you.

When (F)you

said, “So (G)long,”

left me (F)stand ing

all a (G7)lone,

a lone and (C)cry ing,

(C)cry ing,

(F)cry ing,

(Fm)cry

ing.

It’s hard to (C)un

der (C)stand,

but the (G7)touch

of your hand

can start me (C)cry ing.

I thought that (C)cry ing.

Crying by Roy Orbison

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Crying”

What key is "Crying" in?
"Crying" by Roy Orbison is in the key of C with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Crying" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Crying" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Crying" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Roy Orbison can I play here?
Try "OH, PRETTY WOMAN", "Oh, Pretty Woman", "YOU GOT IT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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