- Contains partial lyrics
Song: |
Crying |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-C6 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro Audition Cut - Long |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
92 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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Product #:
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MN0194046 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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I thought that I was over you, but it's true, so true; |
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Appears On:
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Arrangement Details
By: |
Roy Orbison |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-C6 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar Singer Pro Audition Cut - Long |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), Eb Major (-9), F Major (-7), G Major (-5) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0194046 |
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Tempo: |
Old School Country |
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Metronome: |
q = 92 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1961 |
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Publisher: |
Sony/ATV Music Publishing |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0194046 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
I thought that I was over you, but it's true, so true; |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The audition cut - long edition of “Crying” is in C major. You can also purchase it in 5 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the audition cut - long score for “Crying” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this audition cut - long arrangement include?
The audition cut - long arrangement of “Crying” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. The catalog lists partial lyrics for this edition, so expect some verses to be omitted.
Is “Crying” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Crying” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Crying” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.

About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Crying” by Roy Orbison is an audition cut - long arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Joe Melson. This edition includes 3 pages of music. It's written in C major.
5 alternate keys are available for transposition. The tempo is old school country, at around 92 BPM. It's arranged for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains partial lyrics.
It's categorized as Rock on Musicnotes. Musicnotes offers 27 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels.
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