(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.
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- 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.