About “When The Children Cry”

Why does "When The Children Cry" 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 "When The Children Cry".

What key is "When The Children Cry" by White Lion played in?

When The Children Cry is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "When The Children Cry"?

The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "When The Children Cry" 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 "When The Children Cry"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "When The Children Cry"?

"When The Children Cry" was originally performed by White Lion. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "When The Children Cry"?

This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bm, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Em, G.

What other songs by White Lion can I play here?

Try "When The Children Cry". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "When The Children Cry"?

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 "When The Children Cry".

Can I see all the notes in "When The Children Cry"?

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 E at 100 BPM.