What key is "Not Gon' Cry" in?

"Not Gon' Cry" by Mary J. Blige is in the key of A with a tempo of 55 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Not Gon' Cry" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Not Gon' Cry" 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 "Not Gon' Cry"?

This arrangement of "Not Gon' Cry" uses 12 chords: Am7, Amin, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj9, Csus2, Dm7, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Not Gon' Cry" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?

Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

While all the time that I was lov ing you, y, (Am7)you were bus y lov ing your self.

I would stop breath ing if you told me to, (Am7)now you’re bus y lov ing some one else.

E lev en (Dm7)years out of my life,

be sides the (Am7)kids, me I at have the noth ing to show.

Wast ed my (Dm7)years, a fool of a wife.

I should a (Fmaj7)left your ass long time a go.

Well, I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

I was your lov er and your sec re tar y, (Am7)work ing ev ’ry day of the week.

Was at the job when no one else was there, (Am7)help ing you get on ing some your feet.

E lev en (Dm7)years of sac ri fice,

and you can (Am7)leave me I at have the drop of a dime.

Swal lowed my (Dm7)fears, stood by your a side.

I should a (Fmaj7)left your ass a thou sand times.

Well, I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

I know there are no guar an tees,

in love you take your chanc es.

But (F)some how it seems un fair to me, so un fair, (Fm)look at the cir cum stanc es.

Through (C)sick ness and health, ’til death do us part, (Am11)those were the words that we said from our heart.

So (Bb)now when you say that you’re leav ing me,

(Fmaj7)I don’t get that part, oh.

(Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, I’m (Csus2)not gon’ (Am7)cry.

I’m (Dm7)not gon’ shed no (F)tears.

(Dm7)No, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not gon’ cry, it’s (Csus2)not the time ’cause (Dm7)you’re not worth my (F)tears.

(Dm7)Well, (Em7)I’m (Fmaj7)not (Cmaj9)gon’ (Fmaj7)cry.

Not Gon' Cry by Mary J. Blige

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 55 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Not Gon' Cry”

What key is "Not Gon' Cry" in?: "Not Gon' Cry" by Mary J. Blige is in the key of A with a tempo of 55 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Not Gon' Cry" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Not Gon' Cry" 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 "Not Gon' Cry"?: This arrangement of "Not Gon' Cry" uses 12 chords: Am7, Amin, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj9, Csus2, Dm7, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Not Gon' Cry" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?: Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.