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(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
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"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.
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 “Stop Your Sobbing”
- Why does "Stop Your Sobbing" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Stop Your Sobbing".
- Can I see all the notes in "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.


