Learn "CRYING IN THE CHAPEL" by Elvis Presley on Piano

Master "CRYING IN THE CHAPEL" by Elvis Presley with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of C at 80 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)You saw me cry ing in the (F6)chap el; the tears I shed were tears of (C)joy. I know the mean ing (A7)of con (D7)tent ment, now (Dm7)I am (D7)hap py (F6)with the (C)Lord. (CN.C.)Just a plain and sim ple (F6)chap el, where hum ble peo ple go to (C)pray: I pray the Lord that (A7)I’ll grow (D7)strong er, then as I live from day to (C)day. (C7)I’ve (F)searched and I’ve (Fm6)searched, (Ab7)but (C)I (A7)could n’t (D7)find no (Am7)way on earth to (D7)gain peace of (G7)mind. (CN.C.)Now I’m hap py in the (F6)chap el, where peo ple are of one ac (C)cord; we gath er (A7)in the (D7)chap el, just to sing and praise the (C)Lord. (CN.C.)Ev ’ry sin ner looks for (F6)some thing the that will put his heart at (C)ease. I There is on ly (A7)one true (D7)an swer: now (Dm7)He must (D7)get down (F6)on his (C)knees. (CN.C.)Meet your neigh bor in the (F6)chap el, where join with him in tears of (C)joy; you’ll know the mean ing (A7)of con (D7)tent ment, then you’ll be hap py with the (C)Lord. (C7)You’ll (F)search and you’ll (Fm6)search (Ab7)but (C)you’ll (A7)nev er (D7)find no (Am7)way on earth to (D7)gain peace of (G7)mind. (CN.C.)Take your trou bles to the (F6)chap el, where get down on your knees and (C)pray; your bur dens (A7)will be (D7)light er, and you’ll sure ly find the (C)Lord. (CN.C.)Ev ’ry sin ner looks for (C)way.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
C
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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  2. 2
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  4. 4
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