Stop Your Sobbing

by The Pretenders
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Lyrics

(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Stop Your Sobbing" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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About “Stop Your Sobbing”

What key is "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Pretenders played in?
Stop Your Sobbing is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stop Your Sobbing"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Stop Your Sobbing" 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 "Stop Your Sobbing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Stop Your Sobbing"?
"Stop Your Sobbing" was originally performed by The Pretenders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Stop Your Sobbing"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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