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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Crying" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Crying"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Crying". Key of C, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.