What key is "Read 'Em And Weep" in?

"Read 'Em And Weep" by Meat Loaf is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 "Read 'Em And Weep"?

This arrangement of "Read 'Em And Weep" uses 15 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C6, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dm, +7 more.

How long does it take to learn "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 Meat Loaf can I play here?

Try "PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT", "TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD", "BAT OUT OF HELL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ve been (Bb6)try ing for (Bb)hours ly, just to (Gm)think of what (Gm7)ex act ly to say.

I thought I’d (Bb6)leave you with (Bb)a let ter or a (Gm)fi er y (Gm7)speech, like when an (Ebmaj7)ac tor makes an ex it at the (F6)end of a play.

And I’ve been (Bb6)dy ing for (Bb)hours er, tryin’ to (Gm)fill up all (Gm7)the holes with some sense.

I’d like to (Bb6)know why (Bb)you gave up and you (Gm)threw it a (Gm7)way; I’d like to (Ebmaj7)give you all the rea sons and what (F6)ev ’ry thing meant.

Well, I could (Dm)tell you good bye or may be (C6)see you a round with just a (Bbmaj7)touch of a sar cas tic (Gm7)thanks.

We start ed (Eb)out with a bang and at the (Cm)top of the world; now the (Db)guns are ex haust ed and the (F)bul lets are blanks

and ev ’ry thing’s blank.

If I could (Bb)on ly find the (F)words, then I would (Eb)write it all down; if I could (Bb)on ly find a (F)voice, I would speak.

(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes; oh, can’t you (Eb)see me to (Cm7)night?

Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.

If I could (Bb)on ly find the (F)words, then I would (Eb)write it all down; if I could (Bb)on ly find a (F)voice, I would speak.

(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes; oh, can’t you (Eb)see me to (Cm7)night?

Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.

If I could

I’ve been (Bbmaj7)touch of a sar cas tic (Gm7)thanks.

But now the (Eb)rooms are all emp ty, the (Cm7)can dles are dark, the (Db)guns are ex haust ed and the (F)bul lets are blanks

and ev ’ry thing’s blank.

If I could (Bb)on ly find the (F)words, then I would (Eb)write it all down; if I could (Bb)on ly find a (F)voice, I would (Eb)speak.

(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes; oh, can’t you (Eb)see me to (Cm7)night?

Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.

Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes (F)words, and com ing (Eb)straight from my heart; it’s run ning (Bb)si lent and an (F)voice, gry and (Eb)deep.

(Eb)Oh, it’s (Bb)there in my eyes and it’s all (Eb)see I can (Cm7)say.

Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.

Oh, it’s

(Read ’em and weep) for all the hours ’ries we’ll be (Bb)spend ing a lone.

(Read ’em and weep) for the dreams we’ll let go.

(Run ning si lent and deep.) And all the (F)prom is es we (Dm7)prom ised to (Gm)keep,

they won’t be (Cm)kept an y (Bb)more.

(Read ’em and weep) for for the mem ’ries still a (Bb)live in the wind.

(Read ’em and weep) for the lives we will lead.

(Run ning si lent and deep.) And all the (F)things that will have (Dm7)prom ised to (Gm)keep,

they won’t be (Cm)kept an y (Bb)more.

(Read ’em and weep) (Dm7)nev er been (Gm)said.

Why don’t you look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep?

Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em.

It’s (Bb)there in my (F)eyes and com ing (Eb)straight from my heart.

It’s run ning (Bb)si lent and (F)an gry and deep.

It’s (Bb)there in my (Dm7)eyes; it’s (Eb)all I can (Cm7)say.

Come on and (Gm)look at me and (F)read ’em and (Bb)weep.

Read 'Em And Weep by Meat Loaf

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Read 'Em And Weep”

What key is "Read 'Em And Weep" in?: "Read 'Em And Weep" by Meat Loaf is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 "Read 'Em And Weep"?: This arrangement of "Read 'Em And Weep" uses 15 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C6, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dm, +7 more.
How long does it take to learn "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 Meat Loaf can I play here?: Try "PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT", "TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD", "BAT OUT OF HELL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.