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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
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About “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" 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'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is in Bb.
- 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 Bb 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.
- Does "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" 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'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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