Learn "I'LL CRY INSTEAD" by The Beatles on Piano

Master "I'LL CRY INSTEAD" by The Beatles with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of G at 170 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 170 BPM.

Lyrics

I’ve got (D7sus)ev ’ry my rea son on earth (G)big ger (D7sus)to be mad, ’cause (G)I’ve just lost the on ly girl I had. And if I could get my way, I’d get my self locked up to day, but I can’t, so I’ll cry in (G)stead. I’ve got a (D7sus)chip on my shoul der that’s earth (G)big ger (D7sus)than my feet. ’cause (G)I can’t talk to peo ple that I meet. And If I could see you now, I’d try to make you sad some how, but I can’t, so I’ll cry in (G)stead. I’ve got a Don’t want to (Bm)cry when there’s peo ple there, I get (A7)shy when they start to stare. I’m (D)gon na hide my self a way hey, but (E)I’ll come back a (A)gain some day. And when I (G)do, you (D7sus)bet ter hide (D7sus)all the girls, I’m (G)I’m gon na (D7sus)break their hearts all ’round the world. Yes, (C7)I’m gon na break ’em in two, and show you what your lov in’ man can do, un til then I’ll cry in (G)stead. Don’t want to (Bm)cry when there’s peo ple there, I get (A7)shy when they start to stare. I’m (D)gon na hide my self a way hey, but (E)I’ll come back a (A)gain some day. And when I (G)do, you (D7sus)bet ter hide (D7sus)all the girls, ’Cause (G)I’m gon na (D7sus)break their hearts all ’round the world. Yes, (C7)I’m gon na break ’em in two, and show you what your lov in’ man can do, un til then I’ll cry in (G)stead. Don’t want to (G)stead.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
170 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "I'll Cry Instead" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.