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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Crying" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Crying”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Crying" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Crying" is in C.
- What key is "Crying" by Roy Orbison played in?
- Crying is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Crying"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Crying" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Crying"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Crying"?
- "Crying" was originally performed by Roy Orbison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Roy Orbison can I play here?
- Try "OH, PRETTY WOMAN", "Oh, Pretty Woman", "YOU GOT IT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Crying" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Crying" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "Crying"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.