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I’ve got (D7sus)ev ’ry my rea son on earth 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 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.
I'll Cry Instead — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"I'll Cry Instead" 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 G, 170 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 “I'll Cry Instead”
- Why does "I'll Cry Instead" 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 "I'll Cry Instead".
- What key is "I'll Cry Instead" by The Beatles played in?
- I'll Cry Instead is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Cry Instead"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'll Cry Instead" 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 "I'll Cry Instead"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'll Cry Instead"?
- "I'll Cry Instead" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I'll Cry Instead"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Bm, C7, D, D7, E, G.
- What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
- Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "I'll Cry Instead"?
- 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 "I'll Cry Instead".
- Can I see all the notes in "I'll Cry Instead"?
- 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 G at 170 BPM.