I'll Cry Instead

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

I’ve got (F)ev ’ry my rea son on earth ger to be mad,

’cause I’ve just lost the on ly girl I (C)had.

If (Bb7)I could get my way,

I’d get my self locked up to day; but I (F)can’t,

so I’ll (C)cry

in (F)stead.

I’ve got a (F)chip on my shoul der that’s big ger than my feet,

’cause I can’t talk to peo ple that I (C)meet.

If (Bb7)I could see you now,

I’d try to make you sad some how; but I (F)can’t

so I’ll (C)cry

in (F)stead.

I’ve got a

Don’t want to (Am)cry when there’s peo ple there,

I get (G7)shy when they start to stare.

I’m (C)gon na hide my self a way, hey, but (D7)I’ll come back a (G7)gain some (C)day!

And when I (F)do you’d bet ter hide

all the girls

’cause I’m gon na break their hearts all ’round the (C)world.

Yes, (Bb7)I’m gon na break ’em in two,

I’ll show you what your lov in’ man can do.

Un til (F)then,

I’ll (C7)cry

in (F)stead.

I'll Cry Instead by The Beatles

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'll Cry Instead”

What key is "I'll Cry Instead" in?
"I'll Cry Instead" by The Beatles is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'll Cry Instead" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'll Cry Instead" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I'll Cry Instead" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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