You (C)know by, I I be found me.
for sit tin’ home all a lone.
If (F)you can’t come a round, me.
at (C)least ture please tel e phone.
Don’t be cruel
to a heart that’s true.
(C)Ba by, if I you mad me.
for some thing I might have said,
Come (F)please let’s for the past.
me.
The (C)fu what looks bright a head.
Don’t be cruel
to a heart that’s true.
I don’t (F)want no oth er love.
I (F)Ba ly, by, ly it’s just (G)you I’m think in’ (C)of.
Let’s (D)walk up to the preach er.
Let us both say, “I do.”
(G)Then you’ll know you have me
and (D)I know I’ll have you, too.
Don’t be cruel
to a heart that’s true.
I don’t (G)want no oth er love.
(G)Ba by, it’s just (A)you I’m think in’ (D)of.
Don’t be cruel
to a heart that’s true.
Don’t you be cruel
to a heart that’s (D)true.
’Said don’t you be cruel
to a heart that’s (D)true.
No, don’t be cruel
to a heart that’s (D)true.
No, don’t be cruel
Don't Be Cruel by Elvis Presley
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Don't Be Cruel”
- What key is "Don't Be Cruel" in?
- "Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Don't Be Cruel" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Don't Be Cruel" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Don't Be Cruel"?
- This arrangement of "Don't Be Cruel" uses 9 chords: A, Ab, C, D, Dm, Em, Em7, F, +1 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Don't Be Cruel" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.