Learn "DON'T CRY DADDY" by Elvis Presley on Piano

Master "DON'T CRY DADDY" by Elvis Presley with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of D at 100 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 100 BPM.

Lyrics

To (D)day I stum bled from my bed, with (F#)thun der crash ing in my head, my (G)pil low still wet it from last night’s (D)tears. And (D)as I think of giv ing up, a voice in side my cof fee cup kept (G)cry ing “but” will it be and ring ing in my (C)ears. Don’t cry, (D)Dad dy, Dad dy, please don’t (Em)cry; Dad dy, (G)you’ve still got me and (A)lit tle Tom my; to (D)geth er we’ll find a brand new mom my. (D)Dad dy, Dad dy, please laugh a gain; (A7)Dad dy, ride us on your back a gain. Oh, (G)Dad (Em)dy, (A7)please don’t (D)cry. (D)Why are chil dren al ways first to (F#)feel the pain and hurt the worst. It’s (G)true, but some how it just don’t seem (D)right. ’Cause (D)ev ’ry time I cry I know it hurts my lit tle chil dren so. I (G)won ing der, will it be and the ing same to (C)night? Don’t cry, (D)Dad dy, Dad dy, please don’t (Em)cry; Dad dy, (G)you’ve still got me and (A)lit tle Tom my; to (D)geth er we’ll find a brand new mom my. (D)Dad dy, Dad dy, please laugh a gain; (A7)Dad dy, ride us on your back a gain. Oh, (G)Dad (Em)dy, (A7)please don’t (D)cry. Oh, (G)Dad (Em)dy, (G)please (A7)don’t (D)cry.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
D
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Don't Cry Daddy" 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.