Other arrangements of I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
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Hear
that lone
some whip
poor will, he sounds
too blue
to fly.
The (Bb)mid night train is (F)whin ing low.
I’m so lone some (C7)I could (F)cry.
I’ve nev
er seen
a night
so long, when time
goes crawl
ing by.
The (Bb)moon just went be (F)hind a cloud to so hide its (C7)face and (F)cry.
Did you ev
er see
a rob
in weep when leaves
be gan
to die?
That (Bb)means he’s lost the (F)will to live.
I’m so lone some (C7)I could (F)cry.
The si
lence of
a fall
ing star lights up
a pur
ple sky.
And (Bb)as I won der (F)where you are I’m so lone some (C7)I could (F)cry.
Did you (F)cry.
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”
- What key is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams played in?
- I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
- "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" was originally performed by Hank Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C7, F, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?
- Try "COLD, COLD HEART", "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "HEY, GOOD LOOKIN'". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.