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 β€” 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 F, 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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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 F.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
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 F at 135 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 F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.