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(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.
Crying In The Chapel — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Crying In The Chapel" by Elvis Presley in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 80 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 In The Chapel”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Crying In The Chapel"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Crying In The Chapel" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Crying In The Chapel 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 In The Chapel"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Crying In The Chapel" 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 In The Chapel"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Crying In The Chapel"?
- "Crying In The Chapel" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Crying In The Chapel"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Ab7, Am7, C, C6, C7, D7, Dm7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Crying In The Chapel" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.