It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday

by Jason Mraz

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(CN.C.)How do I

say good bye

to what we had?

The (A)good times

that made us (E)laugh

out weigh the bad.

I thought we’d (E)get

to see for (G#7)ev er,

but for (C#m)ev er’s (E)gone a way.

It’s so (E)hard

to say good bye

to yes ter day.

I don’t know

where this (Bsus)road

is (A)go ing to (Am)lead;

all I (A)know

is where we’ve (E)been

and what we have been through.

If we (E)get

to see to (G#7)mor row,

I (C#m)hope it’s worth (E)all the (B)wait.

It’s so (E)hard

to say good bye

to yes ter day.

And I’ll take

with me the (G#)mem o ries

to (C#m)be my sun shine

af ter the (A)rain.

It’s so (E)hard

to say good bye

to yes ter day.

And I’ll take

with me the (G#7)mem o ries

to (C#m)be my sun shine

(CN.C.)af ter the (Am)rain.

It’s so (E)hard

to say good bye

to yes ter day.

It’s so hard

to say good bye

to yes ter day.

It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday by Jason Mraz 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 E at 75 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 "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday" 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 "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday"?
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 "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday" use?
Just 12 chords: A, A6, Am, Am6, B, B7, Bsus4, C, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.