Can a complete beginner play "Crying"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Crying" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "Crying"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Crying" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Crying — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Crying" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

I was all right I was for a while; I could smile for a while, true, I but I saw you last night; you held my (C)hand so tight, as you (F)stopped to say, “Hel (Fm)lo.” (G9)Oh, you (C)wished me well; and 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 (G7)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 stand, but the (G7)touch of your hand can start me (C)cry ing. I thought that right I was o ver you but it’s true, so a while, true, I love you e you ven more you than I (C)did be fore, but dar (F)ling, what can I (Fm)do? (G9)For you (C)don’t love me and I’ll (G7)al ways be I’d been (C)cry ing (Em)o ver you, (C)cry ing (Em)o ver you. Yes, (F)now you’re “So (G7)gone and from (F)this ing mo ment (G7)on a I’ll be (C)cry ing, (C)cry ing, (F)cry ing, (Fm)cry ing. It’s Yeah, to (C)cry der ing, but the (G7)cry of your ing can o ver (C)cry ing. I thought that (C)you.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: C
Tempo: 110 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Roy Orbison

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How to Play "Crying" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.