Try A Little Kindness

by Glen Campbell

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If you (D)see your broth er (G)stand ing by the road

with a heav y (A)load

from the seeds he’s (D)sowed.

And if you see your sis ter (G)fall ing by the way,

just stop and (A)say,

“You’re goin’ long the wrong (D)way.”

You’ve got ta (A7)try a lit tle kind ness, yeah, (G)show a lit tle (D)kind ness.

Just (G)shine your light for (D)ev ’ry one to (A)see.

And if you (G)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (D)o ver look the (Bm)blind ness of (G)nar row mind ed (A)peo ple on their (G)nar row (A)mind ed (D)streets.

(D)see Don’t walk a (G)round the down and out.

Lend a help ing (A)hand

in the stead of (D)doubt.

And if the kind ness that you (G)show ing ev ’ry day

will help some (A)one

a goin’ long the their (D)way.

You’ve got ta (A7)try a lit tle kind ness, yeah, (G)show a lit tle (D)kind ness.

Just (G)shine your light for (D)ev ’ry one to (A)see.

And if you (G)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (D)o ver look the (Bm)blind ness of (G)nar row mind ed (A)peo ple on their (G)nar row (A)mind ed (D)streets.

You’ve got ta

Try A Little Kindness by Glen Campbell — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Try A Little Kindness by Glen Campbell 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 D at 160 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Try A Little Kindness" 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 "Try A Little Kindness"?
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.