I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

by Hank Williams
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Lyrics

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 by Hank Williams

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”

What key is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" in?
"I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" by Hank Williams is in the key of F with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?
Try "COLD, COLD HEART", "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.