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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I'll Cry Instead" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 170 BPM.
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About “I'll Cry Instead”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I'll Cry Instead" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I'll Cry Instead" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "I'll Cry Instead" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I'll Cry Instead" is in the key of G at 170 BPM.
- What chords are in "I'll Cry Instead"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.