Now (Bb)I’ve got a (Gm)ques tion ba by, what makes you (F)cry?
’Cause I (Bb)have n’t seen a ny (Gm)wa ter in the (Cm7)cor ners of your eyes; for a (Bb)day, or a (Gm)week, or a (Cm)month or a (F)year, have n’t (Bb)seen much of (Gm)you since you (Cm7)left me, my (F)dear.
Can’t you (Bb)see take that I’m (Gm)hurt ing, how I’m (Cm)fall my ing a (F)part.
Don’t you (Bb)care a bout my (Gm)drink ing or my (Cm7)poor seat lone ly (F)heart?
car.
I thought you liked you on foot the ball, street, tions, you did n’t mind those I don’t know vi de os, and my (Cm)dog did n’t mean (Cm7)hell to ru in your (F)clothes.
‘He can’t help it.’ Now you (Bb)won’t that you my (Gm)phone calls, how you (Cm)sent wher let ters (F)back, in you’re (Bb)pay ho ing a (Gm)law yer or to (Cm7)stab me in the (F)back.
car.
Then I you saw those sit foot u ball, a tions, you looked n’t hap py, I don’t know that’s a fact; I’m im (Cm)pressed, you it’s a (Cm7)now they’ll ru of an (F)clothes.
‘He can’t help it.’ Now you (F)act.
(Eb)An
(Eb6)gel, ad (Ebmaj7)mit it, ad (Eb6)mit it,
(Ebm)dar
(Ebm6)lin’, ad (Ebm)mit it, ad (Ebm6)mit it, your (Bb)love for me did n’t (Dm)die, it’s just sleep in’, and it (Cm)wakes ev ’ry night to your (F)weep in’.
Now I (F)weep ing.
Now (Bb)I’ve got a (Gm)ques tion ba by, (Cm)what (F)makes you (Ebm)cry?
What Makes You Cry — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "What Makes You Cry" by The Proclaimers. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 132 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “What Makes You Cry”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "What Makes You Cry" by The Proclaimers in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 132 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "What Makes You Cry" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "What Makes You Cry"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "What Makes You Cry", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "What Makes You Cry" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "What Makes You Cry"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "What Makes You Cry"?
- "What Makes You Cry" was originally performed by The Proclaimers. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by The Proclaimers are available?
- Other accompaniments by The Proclaimers: "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "Sunshine On Leith". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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