Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “I Had To Cry” by Johnny Winter.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Early Times (1970)
A compilation of pre-Columbia recordings made in the early 1960s, released without Winter's involvement after he found wider success. It offers a raw look at his formative work, though Winter reportedly was not pleased with its existence and the release is considered unauthorized by many.
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Johnny Winter (1944-2014) was a guitarist and singer from Beaumont, Texas who built his reputation on high-energy blues and blues rock. He plays slide guitar with a ferocity that put him at the forefront of the late 1960s blues revival, and he later produced three Grammy-winning albums for Muddy Waters. In 1988 he was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame.
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Good to know
What key is "I Had To Cry" in?
"I Had To Cry" by Johnny Winter is in E major.
What is the tempo of "I Had To Cry"?
"I Had To Cry" plays at around 88 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "I Had To Cry"?
The core progression is E7, A7, B7, E, F♯7, and Bm7, built around the E major tonal center.
What instruments play on "I Had To Cry"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
Can I get "I Had To Cry" piano sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "I Had To Cry" by Johnny Winter, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "I Had To Cry" piano sheet music easy to play?
"I Had To Cry" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 88 BPM in E major with 6 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "I Had To Cry" piano sheet music?
Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "I Had To 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 Had To Cry" on?
"I Had To Cry" appears on Early Times (1970).
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