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(Bb)Ba by cried the day the cir cus came to (Dm7)town
’cause she (Cm7)did n’t like pa rades just pass ing (Bb)by her.
So she (Bb)paint ed on a smile and took up with some (Dm7)clown,
and she (Cm7)danced with out a net up on the (Bb)wire.
ter.
I (Gm)know a lot a bout her ’cause you (Dm)see,
she (Gm)ba by is an aw ful (C7)lot like (F7)me.
I taught her: Don’t cry out loud.
Just keep it in (Cm)side,
learn how to (Cm)hide your (Eb)feel (F)ings.
Fly high and proud,
and if you should (Cm)fall,
re mem ber you (Cm)al most
(Eb)had (F)it (Gmaj7)all.
(Bb)Ba by saw that when they pulled the big top (Dm7)down,
’cause they (Cm7)left be hind her dreams a mong the (Bb)lit ter.
So she (Bb)And the dif f’rent kind of love she thought she’d (Dm7)found,
there was (Cm7)noth ing more than saw dust and some (Bb)glit ter.
But (Gm)ba by can’t be bro ken ’cause you (Dm)see,
she (Gm)had the fin est teach er, (C7)that was (F7)me.
I taught her: Don’t cry out loud.
Just keep it in (Cm)side,
learn how to (Cm)hide your (Eb)feel (F)ings.
Fly high and proud,
and if you should (Cm)fall,
re mem ber you (Cm)al most
(Eb)had (F)it (Gmaj7)all.
(Cm)al most had (F)it all.
Don’t cry out loud.
Just keep it in (G#)side,
re learn how to (C#m)hide your (E)feel (F#)ings.
Fly high and proud,
and if you should (G#)fall,
re mem ber you (C#m)hide your (E)feel (F#)ings.
(C#m)al most (E)had (F#)it (B)all.
Don't Cry Out Loud — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Don't Cry Out Loud" 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 Eb, 70 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 Out Loud”
- Why does "Don't Cry Out Loud" 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 Out Loud".
- What key is "Don't Cry Out Loud" by Melissa Manchester played in?
- Don't Cry Out Loud is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Cry Out Loud" 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 Out Loud"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- "Don't Cry Out Loud" was originally performed by Melissa Manchester. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: B, Bb, C#m, C#m7, C7, Cm, Cm7, Dm, +12 more.
- What other songs by Melissa Manchester can I play here?
- Try "MIDNIGHT BLUE", "Midnight Blue". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- 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 Out Loud".
- Can I see all the notes in "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- 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 Eb at 70 BPM.
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