Is "Hard To Love" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Hard To Love"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Hard To Love" use?

Just 5 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.

What other Lee Brice songs work for kids?

Try "I DRIVE YOUR TRUCK", "I DON'T DANCE", "A WOMAN LIKE YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Hard To Love

· by Lee Brice

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Lyrics

I am (A)in sen si tive.

I have (E)a ten den cy to pay more (A)at ten tion to the (F#m)things that I (E)need.

Some times (A)I drink too much.

Some of times I test your trust.

Some times (A)I don’t know why you (F#m)stay with (E)me.

I’m hard to (D)love, hard (A)to love, oh, I (F#m)don’t make it (E)eas y.

Well, I could (A)n’t do it if I (F#m)stood where you (E)stood.

I’m hard to (D)love, hard (A)to love.

And you (F#m)say that you (E)need me.

Well, I don’t (A)de serve it, but I (F#m)love that you (E)love me, girl.

I am (A)a short si fuse.

I am (E)a wreck ing ball to crash more (A)in’ in to your the (F#m)heart like I (E)do.

You’re like (A)a Sun day in’, full of grace and full of sus.

I wish (A)that I could be you (F#m)more like (E)you.

I’m hard to (D)love, hard (A)to love, oh, I (F#m)don’t make it (E)eas y.

Well, I could (A)n’t do it if I (F#m)stood where you (E)stood.

I’m hard to (D)love, hard (A)to love.

And you (F#m)say that you (E)need me.

Well, I don’t (A)de serve it, but I (F#m)love that you (E)love me, girl.

(E)Love me, girl.

(D)Girl, you’ve giv en me a mil lion sec ond chanc es.

And I don’t ev er wan na take you for grant ed.

Well, I’m just a man,

I’m just a man.

Hard to (CN.C.)love, hard to love, oh, I don’t make it eas y.

And I could n’t do it if I stood where you stood.

I’m hard to love, hard to love.

And you say that you need me.

I don’t (A)de serve it, but I (F#m)love that you (E)love me.

Hard to (F#m)love that you (E)love me, girl.

You (E)love me, girl.

Hard To Love by Lee Brice — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hard To Love” by Lee Brice in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hard To Love" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Hard To Love"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Hard To Love" use?: Just 5 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lee Brice songs work for kids?: Try "I DRIVE YOUR TRUCK", "I DON'T DANCE", "A WOMAN LIKE YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.