(CN.C.)It is time for you to stop all of your (F)sob bing;
yes, it’s time
for you to stop
all of this sob bing, oh oh.
There’s (F)one thing you got ta do
to (F)make me still want you.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) yeah,
(F)yeah,
stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
It is time for you to laugh in stead of (F)cry ing;
yes, it’s time for you to laugh, so keep on try ing,
oh oh.
There’s (F)one thing you got ta do
to (F)make me still want you.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.
(Got ta stop sob bing, ah, oh.) yeah,
(F)yeah,
stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
(G)Each
lit tle tear
that (F)falls
from your eye
makes,
makes a me want
to (F)take you in my arms and tell you to stop all your (G)sob bing.
There’s (F)one thing you got ta do
to (F)make me still want you,
then there’s (F)one thing you got ta know
to (F)make me want you so.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) yeah,
(F)yeah,
stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) stop, stop, (C)stop, stop.
Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh, (Got ta stop sob bing, ah oh.) stop, stop, (C)stop.
Stop Your Sobbing by The Pretenders
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Stop Your Sobbing”
- What key is "Stop Your Sobbing" in?
- "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Pretenders is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Stop Your Sobbing" 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 "Stop Your Sobbing" 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 "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- This arrangement of "Stop Your Sobbing" uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Stop Your Sobbing" 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 The Pretenders can I play here?
- Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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