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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.
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Don't Be Cruel — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Don't Be Cruel" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 176 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 “Don't Be Cruel”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Be Cruel" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Be Cruel" is in D.
- What key is "Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Don't Be Cruel is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Be Cruel"?
- The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Be Cruel" 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 "Don't Be Cruel"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Be Cruel"?
- "Don't Be Cruel" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Be Cruel"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, C, D, D7, Em7, G, G#, +1 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.
- Does "Don't Be Cruel" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Be Cruel" is in the key of D at 176 BPM.
- What chords are in "Don't Be Cruel"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.