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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Don't Cry Out Loud" by Melissa Manchester: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”
- What key is "Don't Cry Out Loud" by Melissa Manchester played in?
- Don't Cry Out Loud is arranged in the key of Bb 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 there a karaoke version of "Don't Cry Out Loud" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Cry Out Loud" by Melissa Manchester. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Don't Cry Out Loud" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Don't Cry Out Loud" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.