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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Not Gon' Cry" by Mary J. Blige: 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 A, 55 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Not Gon' Cry”
- What key is "Not Gon' Cry" by Mary J. Blige played in?
- Not Gon' Cry is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not Gon' Cry"?
- The arrangement plays at 55 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Not Gon' 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 "Not Gon' Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Not Gon' Cry"?
- "Not Gon' Cry" was originally performed by Mary J. Blige. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Not Gon' Cry"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, Amin, Bb, C, C7, Cmaj9, Csus2, Dm7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Mary J. Blige can I play here?
- Try "MY LIFE '06", "BE WITHOUT YOU", "FAMILY AFFAIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Not Gon' Cry" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Not Gon' Cry" by Mary J. Blige. 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 "Not Gon' Cry" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Not Gon' 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.