No Woman No Cry

by Bob Marley
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Lyrics

No (G)wom an, no cry.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Here, wom lit tle dar lin’, (F)cry.

don’t shed no tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Said, said,

said I (G)re mem ber (Am)when we used to sit

in the gov ern (G)ment yard in (Am)Trench town.

O ba, O b (G)serv ing the (Am)hyp o crites

as they would min gle (G)with the good peo ple we (Am)meet,

good friends we had, oh, (Am)good friends we’ve lost

of which I’ll a long the way.

In this bright fu ture you can’t for get your past,

so, dry your (G)tears push I say.

but while I’m gone I And

No (G)wom an, no cry.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Here, wom lit tle dar lin’, (F)cry.

don’t shed no tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Said, said,

Said I (G)re mem ber (Am)when we used to sit

in the gov ern (G)ment yard in (Am)Trench town.

And then Geor gie (G)would make a (Am)fi re light

as it was log wood (G)burn the in’ through ple the (Am)night.

Then we would cook corn (Am)meal por ridge lost

of which I’ll a share with you.

In My feet is my you on ly car riage, past,

so, I’ve got (G)to push on through, but while I’m gone I mean… Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (G)be al right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al (G)right.

(Am)Ev ’ry thing’s gon na (F)be al right so, (C)wom an, no cry.

No, no (C)wom an, no (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Oh, my lit tle (G)sis ter, (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

No (G)wom an, no cry.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Oh, my lit tle (G)dar lin’, I say (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Yeah.

Lit tle (G)dar lin’, (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

Lit tle (G)dar lin’, (Am)don’t shed no (F)tears.

No (F)wom an, no (C)cry.

No Woman No Cry — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “No Woman No Cry”

What key is "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley played in?
No Woman No Cry 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 "No Woman No Cry"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "No Woman No Cry" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "No Woman No Cry"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "No Woman No Cry"?
"No Woman No Cry" was originally performed by Bob Marley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "No Woman No Cry"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, Am7, C, F, G.
What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?
Try "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF", "COULD YOU BE LOVED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "No Woman No Cry" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "No Woman No Cry" by Bob Marley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "No Woman No Cry" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "No Woman No Cry" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.