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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "I Wish I Could Cry" by Gilbert O'Sullivan, in G♯ minor at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "I Wish I Could Cry" by Gilbert O'Sullivan

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “I Wish I Could Cry” by Gilbert O'Sullivan.

I Wish I Could Cry by Gilbert O'Sullivan
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals 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

Genresoul · R&B · blues
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signaturedeeply emotional soul ballad with a bluesy undercurrent
G♯ minor
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
Emaj7
F♯7
B
E
F♯
C♯m7
B♭dim7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and soulful, delivering the lyrics with expressive phrasing
electric piano
warm, rounded chords providing the harmonic bed
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
drums
steady, laid‑back drum pattern with soft snare and hi‑hat
electric guitar
subtle, clean arpeggios and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

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.

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Artist

Gilbert 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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FAQ

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 "I Wish I Could Cry" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "I Wish I Could Cry" by Gilbert O'Sullivan, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "I Wish I Could Cry" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"I Wish I Could Cry" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in G♯ minor with 17 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 Wish I Could Cry" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "I Wish I Could Cry" 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 Wish I Could Cry" on?

"I Wish I Could Cry" appears on Every Song Has It's Play (1995).

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