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I was all right
was for a while
I could smile
for a while.
I But I saw you last night, you held my (C)hand real tight as you (F)stopped to say, can “hel (G7)lo.”
For 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 (G)long,”
left me (F)stand ing
all a (G)lone,
a lone and cry ing,
(C)cry ing,
(F)cry ing,
(Fm)cry
ing.
It’s hard to (C)un
der stand,
but the (G)touch
of your hand
can start me (C)cry ing.
I thought that I
was o ver you
but it’s true,
so a true
I love you e you ven more you than I (C)did be fore but, you (F)dar ling, what can I (G7)do?
For you don’t (C)love me me and I’ll (G7)al ways be
that I’d been (C)cry
ing
(Em)o ver you,
(C)cry
ing
(Em)o ver you, yes, (F)now
you’re “so (G)gone
and from (F)this ing
mo ment (G)on
a I’ll be cry ing,
(C)cry ing,
(F)cry ing,
(Fm)cry
ing.
It’s Yeah, to (C)cry
der ing,
but the (G)cry
of your ing
o start ver (C)cry ing.
I thought that (C)you.
A lone and cry ing,
(C)cry ing,
(F)cry ing,
(Fm)cry
ing.
It’s hard to (C)un
der stand,
but the (G)touch
of your hand
can start me (C)cry ing.
Crying — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Crying" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 92 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”
- Can I play "Crying" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Crying" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 92 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.
- 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.