The Sky Is Crying
FavoriteChoose a version
Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.
Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —2 tracks · 4:05
About this song
The Sky Is Crying by Albert King is in C# minor (estimated), around 61 BPM, 4/4 time. This 2-track arrangement runs 4:05 (Overdriven guitar and Electric bass (finger)), with 2 verses and a solo. 1 version available to play and practice.
Difficulty by instrument
How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.
Chord progressionsestimated
Roman numerals (transposable to any key) over the actual chords. Play a section, or hover any chord for its piano & guitar shape and a play button.
Song structure
The shape of the recording — tap a section to jump the player there.
About the key of C# minor
C# minor is the 12th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are C♯m, F♯m, and G♯m.
More from Albert King
Born Under a Bad Sign · 1 version · C# minor · 95 BPM
GuitarBassDrums4 versions · G minor · 95 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsBorn Under a Bad Sign · 1 version · G# major · 116 BPM
GuitarBassBorn Under a Bad Sign · 1 version · A# major · 120 BPM
GuitarBassBorn Under a Bad Sign · 1 version · G minor · 120 BPM
GuitarBassI’ll Play the Blues for You · 1 version · D minor · 88 BPM
Bass
Similar songs
More blues songs with a related key or comparable tempo.
Jeff Healey3 versions · C# minor · 116 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsBlind Willie Johnson1 version · C# minor · 100 BPM
GuitarMuddy Waters2 versions · E minor · 65 BPM
GuitarBassKeysDrumsJeff Healey2 versions · A minor · 66 BPM
GuitarBassDrumsBlues Delight1 version · A minor · 66 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsFreddie King1 version · C# major · 64 BPM
GuitarBassKeys