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.

Lyrics

(Cbmaj7)I came stand here ing with on a bro top of ken the heart world, that right no where one I else wan could na (Cb)see.

be.

(Ebm)I So drew how a smile can this on dark my face cloud (Gb)to be pa rain per ing o o ver ver (Abm7)me.

me.

(Cbmaj7)The But wounds hearts heal break when and tears hell’s a dry place and that cracks ev they ’ry don’t one (Cb)show, knows, (Ebm)so so don’t don’t be be so so hard hard on on your your self, self, no.

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 came stand here ing with on a bro top of ken the heart world, that right no where one I else wan could na (Cb)see.

be.

(Ebm)I So drew how a smile can this on dark my face cloud (Gb)to be pa rain per ing o o ver ver (Abm7)me.

me.

no.

(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

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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" by Jess Glynne: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Don't Be So Hard On Yourself”

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.