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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Stop Your Sobbing" by The Pretenders in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Stop Your Sobbing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Stop Your Sobbing" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Stop Your Sobbing" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Stop Your Sobbing"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Stop Your Sobbing" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.