It's My Party

by Lesley Gore
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(C)No bod y knows where my (Eb)John ny has gone, but (C)Ju dy a left the same (F)time.

Why was he (C)hold ing her hand, when (D7)he’s sup posed to be (G7)mine?

(C)It’s my par ty, and I’ll (C)cry if I want to, (F)cry if I want to, (Fm)cry if I want to.

You would cry, (G7)too, if it hap pened to (C)you.

(C)Play all my rec ords, keep (Eb)danc ing all night, but (C)leave me a lone for a (F)while.

’Til John ny’s (C)danc ing with me, I’ve (D7)got no rea son to (G7)smile.

(C)It’s my par ty, and I’ll (C)cry if I want to, (F)cry if I want to, (Fm)cry if I want to.

You would cry, (G7)too, if it hap pened to (C)you.

It's My Party by Lesley Gore

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “It's My Party

What key is "It's My Party" in?
"It's My Party" by Lesley Gore is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "It's My Party" 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 "It's My Party" 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.
What chords are used in "It's My Party"?
This arrangement of "It's My Party" uses 8 chords: Ab, C, Caug, D7, Eb, F, Fm, G7.
How long does it take to learn "It's My Party" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lesley Gore can I play here?
Try "JUDY'S TURN TO CRY", "CALIFORNIA NIGHTS", "It's My Party". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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