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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Cry Daddy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Don't Cry Daddy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Don't Cry Daddy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Cry Daddy"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Don't Cry Daddy" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Cry Daddy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Cry Daddy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.