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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Cry Out Loud" 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 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”
- Can I play "Don't Cry Out Loud" 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 Out Loud" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- 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 Out Loud" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- 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 Out Loud" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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