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, (Abm7)no.

Learn to for give, learn to let go.

(Cbmaj7)Ev ’ry one trips, ev ’ry one (Abm7)falls,

So don’t be so hard on your self, no.

(Bbm7)’Cause (Cbmaj7)I’m just tired of march ing on (Abm7)my own.

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

(Bbm7)Oh, let (Cbmaj7)my heart, my heart turn in (Abm7)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 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, (Abm7)no.

Learn to for give, learn to let go.

(Cbmaj7)Ev ’ry one trips, ev ’ry one (Abm7)falls,

So don’t be so hard on your self, no.

(Bbm7)’Cause (Cbmaj7)I’m just tired of march ing on (Abm7)my own.

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

(Bbm7)Oh, let (Cbmaj7)my heart, my heart turn in (Abm7)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 (Gb)so hard on my self no more.

(Cbmaj7)Don’t

(Bbm7)’Cause (Cbmaj7)I’m just tired of march ing on (Abm7)my own.

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

(Bbm7)Oh, let (Cbmaj7)my heart, my heart turn in (Abm7)to stone,

So don’t be so hard on your self no.

Don't Be So Hard On Yourself — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" by Jess Glynne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Cb, 119 BPM.

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”

Can I sing "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Cb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" by Jess Glynne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Cb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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