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Don’t let the (Fmaj7)sun
catch you (Cmaj7)cry ing
the night’s the (Fmaj7)time
for all your (G)tears.
Your heart may be (E7)bro ken to night,
but to mor row in the (E7)morn ing light
don’t let the (G7)sun
catch you (Cmaj7)cry ing.
The night time (Fmaj7)shad ows
dis ap (Cmaj7)pe ar
and with them (Fmaj7)go
all your (G)tears.
(G7)er.
But For the (Am)morn ing will bring (E7)joy
and for (Am)ev ’ry girl and (E7)boy.
(Em)So
don’t let the (G7)sun
catch you (Cmaj7)cry ing.
We know that cry ing’s
not a (Am)bad
thing
but stop your cry ing
when the (G7)birds
sing.
Don’t let the (Cmaj7)sun catch you cry ing oh (Fmaj7)no,
oh oh (Cmaj7)oh.
Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" 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 C, 85 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying”
- Why does "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" 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 Let The Sun Catch You Crying".
- What key is "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" by Gerry & The Pacemakers played in?
- Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"?
- "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" was originally performed by Gerry & The Pacemakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, E7, Em, F#m7, Fmaj7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Gerry & The Pacemakers can I play here?
- Try "FERRY 'CROSS THE MERSEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"?
- 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 Let The Sun Catch You Crying".
- Can I see all the notes in "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying"?
- 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 C at 85 BPM.
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