Other arrangements of When The Children Cry
Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
3 people have learned this song
"When The Children Cry" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 140 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “When The Children Cry”
- Where are the chord symbols for "When The Children Cry" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "When The Children Cry" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "When The Children Cry" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "When The Children Cry" is in the key of G at 140 BPM.
- What chords are in "When The Children Cry"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
More piano songs by White Lion
See all White Lion songs →More songs you might like
TOM SAWYER
Rush
WHEN THE CHILDREN CRY
White Lion
I Get Around
The Beach Boys
Shooting The Moon
OK Go
Gold Dust Woman
Fleetwood Mac
Gimme Some Lovin'
The Spencer Davis Group
I'm A Believer
Smash Mouth
New Born
Muse
All Star
Smash Mouth
Josie
Steely Dan
SQUEEZE BOX
The Who
The Loco-Motion
Little Eva