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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.
Don't Cry Daddy — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Don't Cry Daddy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Don't Cry Daddy”
- Why does "Don't Cry Daddy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Don't Cry Daddy".
- What key is "Don't Cry Daddy" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Don't Cry Daddy 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 Cry Daddy"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Cry Daddy" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Cry Daddy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Cry Daddy"?
- "Don't Cry Daddy" 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 Cry Daddy"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, C, D, Dm7, Em, F#, G.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Don't Cry Daddy"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Don't Cry Daddy".
- Can I see all the notes in "Don't Cry Daddy"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM.