Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Crying Eyes” by J.J. Cale.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Naturally (1971)
Cale's debut came together after Eric Clapton turned his song 'After Midnight' into a hit in 1970, finally giving him a platform. The record introduced his signature low-key approach, mixing blues, folk, and country in a way that felt relaxed and almost offhand.
All of NaturallyJ.J. Cale
J.J. Cale was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who played a central role in shaping what became called the Tulsa sound, a laid-back style rooted in blues, rockabilly, country, and jazz. He wrote spare, unhurried songs and played with a quiet precision that made him a major influence on artists like Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, and Neil Young, even though he largely avoided the spotlight himself. He died in 2013, leaving behind a catalog that quietly shaped decades of American rock and roots music.
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Good to know
What key is "Crying Eyes" in?
"Crying Eyes" by J.J. Cale is in F♯ major.
What is the tempo of "Crying Eyes"?
"Crying Eyes" plays at around 115 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Crying Eyes"?
The core progression is B, F♯, F♯m, Bmaj/5, B7, and E♭m7, built around the F♯ major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Crying Eyes"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and vocals.
Can I get a piano roll for "Crying Eyes"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Crying Eyes" by J.J. Cale into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Crying Eyes" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Crying Eyes" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 115 BPM in F♯ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.
What album is "Crying Eyes" on?
"Crying Eyes" appears on Naturally (1971).
How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?
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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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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.
Is this transcription licensed?
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