Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers)
A song with unusually many harmonic changes – on the piano less an arrangement than a chain of grips that have to sit.
The piece at a glance
- Composer
- Official Hige Dandism
- Year
- 2021
- Origin
- Opening theme of the anime series
- Key
- G minor
- Level
- Advanced
- Keys recommended
- 88
How difficult is it?
The chord progression is dense and often changes on weak beats. The gripping is the work, not the speed.
The real hurdle
The harmonies cannot be guessed by ear. Here it pays to learn the chord names, not just the hand shapes.
How long does it take?
Two to four months.
A rule of thumb, not a rule – how fast it goes depends on prior experience and practice time. This level is an assessment, not a measurement: most pieces exist in arrangements ranging from heavily simplified to concert level. The rating refers to the common arrangement.
Which instrument suits it?
Needs 88 keys and clean pedalling, because the changes come fast and otherwise overlap.
Instruments that suit it
Roland FP-E50 EU approx. €690–780Portable digital piano with PHA-4 Standard action.
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845 EU approx. €2,200–2,600The Clavinova upper class: GrandTouch-S action with wooden keys – CFX plus Bösendorfer Imperial on board.
Kawai MP11SE EU approx. €2,200–2,350Stage piano with Grand Feel action.
The catalogue lists 233 instruments with verified data – key count, action and connections documented rather than claimed.
Where to find the sheet music
This piece is under copyright. Sheet music is available only from licensed publishers – free PDFs found online are usually not legal.
Modern editions and arrangements
Simplified versions, modern engraving and arrangements are available from the usual sheet music retailers. We will add direct links here shortly.
Frequently asked questions
How difficult is Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers)?
The chord progression is dense and often changes on weak beats. The gripping is the work, not the speed.
What key is Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers) in?
Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers) is in G minor.
How many keys do you need for Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers)?
88 keys are recommended.
Who composed Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers)?
Official Hige Dandism, 2021.
Can you download the sheet music for Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers) for free?
This piece is under copyright. Sheet music is available only from licensed publishers – free PDFs found online are usually not legal.
How long does it take to learn Cry Baby (Tokyo Revengers)?
Two to four months.
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