Can a complete beginner play "When The Children Cry"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When The Children Cry" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "When The Children Cry"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When The Children Cry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

When The Children Cry — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "When The Children Cry" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

Lit tle child, dry your cry (Bm)show in’ eyes. How can I ex plain the (Em)fear you feel the in side? (D)young. ’Cause you were born in for to the this (Bm)world e vil to world see where man that is we kill (G)all ing can man with and (Em)love no one knows and just (D)peace. why. What have (Bm)we be gun? Just look what (Bm)we have done. All that we de stroyed (Em)you must build a (D)gain. When the (Em)chil dren (Bm)cry, let them (C)know we (G)tried. ’Cause when the (Em)chil dren (Bm)sing, then the (C)new world be (D)gins. Lit tle child, you must cry (Bm)show the way to a bet ter day for (Em)all you feel the in side? (D)young. ’Cause you were born in for to the this (Bm)world e vil to world see where man that is we kill (G)all ing can live with and (Em)love no one knows and just (D)peace. why. No more (Bm)pres i dents, and all the (Bm)wars will end; one u nit ed world (Em)you must un der (D)God. When the (Em)chil dren (Bm)cry, let them (C)know we (G)tried. ’Cause when the (Em)chil dren (Bm)sing, then the (C)new world be (D)gins. (D)gins. What have (Bm)we be gun? Just look what (Bm)we have done. All that we de stroyed, (Em)you must build a (D)gain. No more (Bm)pres i dents, and all the (Bm)wars will end; one u nit ed world (Em)you must un der (D)gain. (D)God. When the (Em)chil dren (Bm)cry, let them (C)know we (G)tried. ’Cause when the (Em)chil dren (Bm)fight, let them (C)know it ain’t right. When the (Em)chil dren (Bm)pray, let them (C)know the (G)way. ’Cause when the (Em)chil dren (Bm)sing, then the (C)new world be gins.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: E
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: White Lion

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How to Play "When The Children Cry" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.