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Lit tle child,
dry your cry in’ eyes.
How can I ex plain the (Em)fear you feel in side?
’Cause you were born
in to this (Bm)e vil world
where man is kill ing man and (Em)no one knows just (D)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 the way
to a bet ter day for (Em)all you feel in side?
’Cause you were born
for the this (Bm)world to see
where that we kill ing can with (Em)love one knows just (D)peace.
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.
When The Children Cry — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "When The Children Cry" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “When The Children Cry”
- Can I play "When The Children Cry" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When The Children Cry" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "When The Children Cry" by White Lion played in?
- When The Children Cry is arranged in the key of G 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 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When The Children Cry" 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 "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 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.
- 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.
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