Crying In The Chapel

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

You saw me cry ing in the (F)chap

el,

the tears I shed were tears of (C)joy.

I know the mean ing (A7)of con (D7)tent

ment,

now I am (D7)hap py (G7)with the (C)Lord.

Just a plain and sim ple (F)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

(Fm)searched and I’ve searched, but (C)I could n’t (D7)find no (D7)way on earth to gain peace of (G7)mind.

(C)Now I’m hap py in the (F)chap

el,

where peo ple are of one ac (C)cord.

We gath er in the (D7)chap

el,

just to (D7)sing and (G7)praise the (C)Lord.

Ev ’ry (C)sin ner looks for (F)some

thing

the that will put his heart at (C)ease.

I There is on ly (A7)one true (D7)an

swer,

now he must (D7)get down (G7)on his (C)knees.

Meet your neigh bor in the (F)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

(Fm)search and you’ll search, but (C)you’ll nev er (D7)find no (D7)way on earth to gain peace of (G7)mind.

(C)Take your trou bles to the (F)chap

el,

where get down on your knees and (C)pray.

Your bur dens will be (D7)light

er,

and you’ll (D7)sure ly (G7)find the (C)Lord.

Ev ’ry (C)sin ner looks for (C)way.

Crying In The Chapel — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Crying In The Chapel" 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, 84 BPM.

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

About “Crying In The Chapel”

Can I play "Crying In The Chapel" 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 In The Chapel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 84 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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Crying In The Chapel"?
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 In The Chapel" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Crying In The Chapel"?
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 The Chapel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.