- Contains complete lyrics
Song: |
All I Could Do Was Cry |
|
|---|---|---|
By: |
||
Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
Ab3-Eb5 |
|
Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
|
Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
|
Time Signature: |
6/8 |
|
BPM: |
76 |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
|
Product #:
|
MN0153831 |
|
|
Price:
|
$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
|
|
Pages: |
4 |
|
|
Lyrics Begin:
|
I heard church bells ringing, I heard a choir singing. |
|
|
Appears On:
|
||
Arrangement Details
Song Details
Composers: |
||
|---|---|---|
Lyricists: |
||
Date: |
1959 |
|
Publisher: |
EMI Music Publishing |
|
Product Type: |
|
Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0153831 |
|
Lyrics Begin: |
I heard church bells ringing, I heard a choir singing. |
|
From the Album: |
||
Other arrangements of All I Could Do Was Cry
See all arrangementsMore Music by Etta James
See all Etta James sheet musicExplore More Music
Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “All I Could Do Was Cry” is in Ab major. It is currently available in that key only.
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 piano/vocal/chords score for “All I Could Do Was Cry” 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 piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “All I Could Do Was Cry” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “All I Could Do Was Cry” available for other instruments?
Yes. “All I Could Do Was Cry” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “All I Could Do Was Cry” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 6/8.

About This Arrangement
“All I Could Do Was Cry” by Etta James is available as a piano/vocal/chords arrangement in downloadable, printable digital sheet music. It was originally composed by Roquel Davis, Gwen Gordy Fuqua and Berry Gordy. It includes 4 pages of music.
The original key is Ab major. It's marked soulful ballad, at about 76 BPM. The arrangement is scored for Voice and Piano.
Contains complete lyrics. Stylistically, it's Soul Blues. There are 6 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
Embed