Learn "DON'T BE CRUEL" by Elvis Presley on Piano

Master "DON'T BE CRUEL" by Elvis Presley with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of D at 176 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 176 BPM.

Lyrics

You know I can be found sit tin’ home all a lone. If you can’t come a round, at least please tel e phone. Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true. (D)Ba by, if I made you mad for some thing I might have said, (G)please let’s for get the past. The (D)fu ture looks bright a head. Don’t be (Em7)cruel to a heart that’s (D)true. I don’t (G)want no oth (G#)er love. (G)Ba by, it’s just (G#)you I’m think ing (D)of. Well, (D)don’t stop think ing of me. Don’t make me feel this way. Come (G)on, let me know you love me! You (D)know what I want you to say. Don’t be (Em7)cruel to a heart that’s (D)true. Why (G)should we be (G#)a part? I (G)real ly love (G#)you, (A)ba by, cross my (D)heart. Let’s (D)walk up to the preach er and let’s say, “I do.” (G)Then you’ll know you have me, and I’ll (D)know I have you too. Don’t be (Em7)cruel (A7)Don’t to a heart that’s (D)true. to a heart that’s (D7)true. I don’t (G)want no oth (G#)er love. (G)Ba by, it’s just (G#)you I’m think ing (D)of. I don’t (G)want no oth (G#)er love. (G)Ba by, it’s just (G#)you I’m (CN.C.)think ing of. Cool!

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
D
Tempo
176 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Don't Be Cruel" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.