Don't Be So Hard On Yourself

by Jess Glynne
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Lyrics

(Cbmaj7)I came here with a bro ken heart that no one else could (Cb)see.

(Ebm)I drew a smile on my face (Gb)to pa per o ver (Abm7)me.

(Cbmaj7)The wounds heal when tears dry and cracks they don’t (Cb)show, (Ebm)so don’t be so hard on your self, no.

(Cbmaj7)Let’s go back to sim plic i ty, I feel like I’ve been (Cb)miss (Db)ing me.

(Ebm)Was not who I’m sup posed to be, (Gb)I felt this dark ness (Abm7)o (Bbm7)ver me.

(Cbmaj7)We all get there e ven tual ly.

I nev er knew where (Cb)I (Db)be longed, (Ebm)but I was right and you were wrong, been tell ing my self (Abm7)all (Bbm7)a long.

(Cbmaj7)Don’t be so hard on your self, (Abm)no.

Learn to for give, learn to let go.

(Cbmaj7)Ev ’ry one trips, ev ’ry one (Abm)falls,

So don’t be so hard on your self, no.

(Cbmaj7)I’m tired of march ing on (Abm7)my own.

Kind of I feel it in my (Db)bones.

(Bbm7)Oh, (Cbmaj7)my my heart turn in (Abm)to stone,

So don’t be so hard on your self no.

(Cbmaj7)I’m stand ing on top of the world, right where I wan na be.

So how can this dark cloud be rain ing o ver me.

But hearts break and hell’s a place that ev ’ry one knows, so be so your self,

(Cbmaj7)Let’s go back to sim plic i ty, I feel like I’ve been (Cb)miss (Db)ing me.

(Ebm)Was not who I’m sup posed to be, (Gb)I felt this dark ness (Abm7)o (Bbm7)ver me.

(Cbmaj7)We all get there e ven tual ly.

I nev er knew where (Cb)I (Db)be longed, (Ebm)but I was right and you were wrong, been tell ing my self (Abm7)all (Bbm7)a long.

(Cbmaj7)Don’t be so hard on your self, (Abm)no.

Learn to for give, learn to let go.

(Cbmaj7)Ev ’ry one trips, ev ’ry one (Abm)falls,

So don’t be so hard on your self, no.

(Cbmaj7)I’m tired of march ing on (Abm7)my own.

Kind of I feel it in my (Db)bones.

(Bbm7)Oh, (Cbmaj7)my my heart turn in (Abm)to stone,

So don’t be so hard on your self no.

(Cbmaj7)I’m

Oh

I,

I learned to wave good bye,

How not to see my life

through some one el se’s eyes.

It’s not an ea sy road,

but now I’m not a lone,

So I, I won’t be so hard on my self no more.

(Cbmaj7)Don’t

(Cbmaj7)I’m tired of ing on (Abm)my own.

Kind of (Ebm)frail, I feel it in my (Db)bones.

(Bbm7)Oh, (Cbmaj7)my my turn in (Abm)to stone,

So don’t be so hard on your self no.

Don't Be So Hard On Yourself — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" by Jess Glynne as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Cb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 119 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Cb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Don't Be So Hard On Yourself

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Cb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" by Jess Glynne in?
The backing track is in Cb at 119 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself"?
"Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" was originally performed by Jess Glynne. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Jess Glynne are available?
Other accompaniments by Jess Glynne: "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself", "Hold My Hand", "I'll Be There". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Cb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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