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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Don't Be Cruel" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Be Cruel"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Don't Be Cruel". Key of D, 176 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.