Weeping

by Josh Groban
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I (F)knew a (C7sus)man

who (F)lived in (C7sus)fear.

It was huge, (F7)it was (Bb)an gry, it was (Dm)draw ing (C7sus)near.

Be (F)hind his (C7sus)house, a se cret (C7sus)place, was the shad ow (F7)of the (Bb)de mon he could (Dm)nev er (C7sus)face.

He (Gm7)built a (F)wall

of (Bb)steel and (F)flame, and (Bb)men with (C7)guns

to (C7sus)keep it (F)tame.

Then, stand ing (C7sus)back, he made it (C7sus)plain that the night (F7)mare would (Bb)nev er ev er (Dm)rise (C)a (F)gain.

But the fear (F7)and the (Bb)fi re and the (Bbsus2)guns (C7sus)re (F)main.

It does (F)n’t mat ter now; it’s o (F)ver an y how.

He tells (F)the world that it’s sleep (F)ing.

But as (F)the night came ’round, I heard (F)its lone ly (F7)sound.

It was (F)n’t roar ing, it was weep (F)ing.

It was (F)n’t roar ing, it was weep ing.

And (G)then one (D7sus)day, the neigh bors (D7sus)came.

They were cu ri (G7)ous to (C)know a bout the (Em)smoke and (D7sus)flame.

They (G)stood a (D7sus)round out side the (D7sus)wall, but of course, (G7)there was (C)noth ing to be (Em)heard at (D7sus)all.

“My (Am7)friends,” he (G)said,

“we’ve (C)reached our (G)goal.

The (C)threat is (D7)un der firm con (G)trol.

As (G)long as (D7sus)peace and or der (D7sus)reign, I’ll be damned if (G7)I can (C)see a rea son (Em)to (D)ex (G)plain why the fear (G7)and the (C)fi re and the (Em7)guns (D7sus)re (G)main.”

It does (G)n’t mat ter now; it’s o (G)ver an y how.

He tells (G)the world that it’s sleep (G)ing.

But as (G)the night came ’round, I heard (G)its lone ly (G7)sound.

It was (G)n’t roar ing, it was weep (G)ing.

It was (G)n’t roar ing, it was weep (G)ing.

Say ah, say (G)ah, say ah.

Say ah, say (G)ah, say ah.

(CN.C.)*O qa qo ku qa qe ka yo O kun ga qa qi Kuyi shi ye la aban ye.

O qa qo ku qa qe ka yo O kun ga qa qi Kuyi shi ye la aban ye.

Does n’t mat (G5)ter now.

qa qo ku qa qe ka yo It’s o kun ver an (G5)y gi Kuyi ye la aban ye.

Does n’t mat (G5)ter now.

qa qo ku qa qe ka yo It’s o kun ver an (G5)y qi Kuyi ye la aban ye.

weep (G)ing.

Say ah, say (G)ah, say ah.

Say ah, say (G)ah, say ah.

Say ah, say (G)ah, say ah.

Say ah, say (G)ah, say ah.

Say ah, say (G)ah, say ah.

Weeping — Simple Sheet Music

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"Weeping" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Weeping

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Weeping"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Weeping" by Josh Groban played in?
Weeping 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 "Weeping"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Weeping" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Weeping"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Weeping"?
"Weeping" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Weeping"?
This arrangement uses 21 chords: Am7, Bb, Bbsus2, C, C7, Cpow, Csus4, D, +13 more.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Weeping". Key of Bb, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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