Preview of the interactive piano roll for “I Wish I Could Cry” by Gilbert O'Sullivan.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Every Song Has It's Play (1995)
Released in May 1995, this was one of two studio albums O'Sullivan put out that year, produced and written entirely by O'Sullivan himself. It follows his signature piano-pop songwriting approach and was later reissued in 2012 as part of a retrospective collection on the Salvo label.
All of Every Song Has It's PlayGilbert O'Sullivan
Gilbert O'Sullivan (born Raymond Edward O'Sullivan in Waterford, Ireland, on 1 December 1946) is an Irish singer-songwriter who grew up in Swindon, England. He had his biggest commercial moment in the early 1970s, topping charts in both the UK and the US with piano-driven pop songs like "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Clair", and "Get Down". His style mixes percussive piano playing with observational, often wordplay-heavy lyrics, and he has continued writing and recording into the 2020s.
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Good to know
What key is "I Wish I Could Cry" in?
"I Wish I Could Cry" by Gilbert O'Sullivan is in G♯ minor.
What is the tempo of "I Wish I Could Cry"?
"I Wish I Could Cry" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "I Wish I Could Cry"?
The core progression is N, Emaj7, F♯7, B, E, and F♯, built around the G♯ minor tonal center.
What instruments play on "I Wish I Could Cry"?
The recording features electric piano, bass guitar, drums, electric guitar, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "I Wish I Could Cry"?
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Is "I Wish I Could Cry" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "I Wish I Could Cry" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 97 BPM in G♯ minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "I Wish I Could Cry" on?
"I Wish I Could Cry" appears on Every Song Has It's Play (1995).
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