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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Cry Out Loud" by Melissa Manchester in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Don't Cry Out Loud" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Cry Out Loud" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 70 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Cry Out Loud" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Cry Out Loud"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Cry Out Loud" is in the key of Eb at 70 BPM.
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