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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 135 BPM.

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About “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry”

Can I play "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 135 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.