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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" by Benny Mardones, in F♯ minor at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" by Benny Mardones

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore” by Benny Mardones.

I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore by Benny Mardones
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genreblues · rock · soul
Moodresilient · determined · defiant
Signatureblues‑rock anthem of personal strength
F♯ minor
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F♯m
E
D
B
A
F♯
F♯7
F♯m7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeInstrumentalSoloBreakdownDropOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady, driving rock beat with a solid backbeat
electric guitar
clean to lightly overdriven tone, playing blues‑y riffs and melodic fills
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
vocals
male lead voice, soulful and slightly raspy, delivering the lyrics with emotional intensity
organ
warm, sustained organ chords that add soulful texture
Album & artist
ALBUM

Too Much to Lose (1981)

His third studio album, produced by Barry Mraz and recorded at Right Track Studios in New York, it came on the heels of the success of "Into the Night" but internal disagreements at Polydor hampered its reception. It turned out to be his last album for eight years.

All of Too Much to Lose
Artist

Benny Mardones

Benny Mardones (1946-2020) was an American pop and rock singer and songwriter born in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Savage, Maryland. He built his career writing and recording throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, and his ballad "Into the Night" reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 twice, in 1980 and again in 1989, a rare achievement for a solo artist at the time. His voice leaned toward the warm, emotive side of pop rock, and he remained closely associated with that one song across his career.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" in?

"I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" by Benny Mardones is in F♯ minor.

What is the tempo of "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore"?

"I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore"?

The core progression is F♯m, E, D, B, A, and F♯, built around the F♯ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, organ, and vocals.

Can I get "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" by Benny Mardones, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 100 BPM in F♯ minor with 8 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" on?

"I'm Not Gonna Cry Anymore" appears on Too Much to Lose (1981).

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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