It's My Party

by Lesley Gore
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Lyrics

(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "It's My Party" 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 C, 128 BPM.

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

About “It's My Party

Can I play "It's My Party" 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 "It's My Party" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "It's My Party" by Lesley Gore played in?
It's My Party is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's My Party"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It's My Party" 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 "It's My Party"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It's My Party"?
"It's My Party" was originally performed by Lesley Gore. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It's My Party"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, C, Caug, D7, Eb, F, Fm, G7.
What other songs by Lesley Gore can I play here?
Try "JUDY'S TURN TO CRY", "CALIFORNIA NIGHTS", "It's My Party". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "It's My Party"?
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. "It's My Party" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "It's My Party"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It's My Party" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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