Can a complete beginner play "Pretty When You Cry"?

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. "Pretty When You Cry" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Pretty When You Cry"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Pretty When You Cry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Pretty When You Cry — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Pretty When You Cry" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of B, 55 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(Bm)All the pret ty stars I shine for (F#)you, my love. Am (A)I that girl com pared that (F#7)you dream of? But (Bm)All those lit tle times you said that (F#)I’m your girl. Like You (A)make me feel like (Em)your whole world. I’ll wait for you, babe. That’s all I do, through, babe. You Don’t come through, babe, That’s you nev er do. ’Cause I’m pret ty when I (G)cry, I’m pret ty when I (Bm)cry, I’m pret ty when I (G)cry, I’m pret ty when I (F#7)cry. (Bm)All those spe cial times I spent with (F#)you, my love, they (A)don’t mean shit com pared to (F#7)all your drugs. But (Bm)I don’t real ly mind, I’ve got much (F#)more than that. Like my (A)mem o ries, I (Em)don’t need that. I wait for you, babe. You don’t come do, through, babe. You nev er do, babe. That’s just what you do. ’Cause I’m pret ty when I (G)cry, I’m pret ty when I (Bm)cry, I’m pret ty when I (G)cry, I’m pret ty when I (F#7)cry. (G)cry, I’m pret ty when I (F#7)cry. Don’t say you need me when you leave and you leave a gain. I’m strong er than all my men, ex cept for you. Don’t say you need me if you leave last, you’re leav ing. I can’t (Em)do it, I can’t do (F#7)it, but you do it well. (’Cause I’m pret ty when I (G)cry, I’m pret ty when I (Bm)cry, pret ty when I (G)cry, pret ty when I (Bm)cry, I’m pret ty when I (G)cry, I’m pret ty when I (Bm)cry, I’m pret ty when I (G)cry.) I’m pret ty when I (F#7)cry.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: B
Tempo: 55 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Lana Del Rey

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How to Play "Pretty When You Cry" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.