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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Read 'Em And Weep" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 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 “Read 'Em And Weep”
- Can I play "Read 'Em And Weep" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Read 'Em And Weep" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Read 'Em And Weep" by Meat Loaf played in?
- Read 'Em And Weep is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Read 'Em And Weep" 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 "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- "Read 'Em And Weep" was originally performed by Meat Loaf. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, C6, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dm, +7 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- 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. "Read 'Em And Weep" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Read 'Em And Weep"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Read 'Em And Weep" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.