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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Don't Cry Out Loud" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 70 BPM.
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About “Don't Cry Out Loud”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Cry Out Loud" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Cry Out Loud" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Don't Cry Out Loud" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Cry Out Loud" is in the key of Eb at 70 BPM.
- What chords are in "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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