Hard To Handle

by The Black Crowes
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Lyrics

(B7)Ba by, here I am, I’m a man on the scene,

I can give you what you want, but you got ta come home with me.

I have got some good old lov in’ and I got some more in store,

when I get through throw in’ it on you, you got to come back for more.

(F#7)Boys and things that come by the do zen, that ain’t no thin’ but drug store lov in’, (B7)hey (CN.C.)lit tle thing let me light your can dle ’cos a ma ma, I’m sure hard to han dle now, yes, I am.

(B7)Ac tions speak loud er than words, and I’m a man of great ex pe rience, I know you got an oth er man but I can love you bet ter than him.

Take my hand, don’t be a fraid, I’m gon na prove ev ’ry word I say, I’m ad ver tis ing love for free, so you can place your ad with me.

(F#7)Boys a come a long a dime by the do zen, that ain’t no thin’ but ten cent lov in’.

(B7)Hey, (CN.C.)lit tle thing let me light your can dle ’cos a ma ma I’m sure hard to han dle now, yes, I am.

Yeah,

hard to han dle now,

oh, ba by.

Oh,

hard to han dle now,

oh, yeah, (A)yeah, (B)yeah.

(F#7)Boys a come a long a dime by the do zen, that ain’t no thin’ but ten cent lov in’, (B7)hey, (CN.C.)lit tle thing let me light your can dle ’cos a ma ma, I’m sure hard to han dle, now, yes I am.

Yeah,

so hard to (A)han dle now,

oh, (A)yeah.

Hard To Handle — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Hard To Handle" by The Black Crowes in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key B, 103 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Hard To Handle

Why does the accompaniment for "Hard To Handle" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hard To Handle" by The Black Crowes in?
The backing track is in B at 103 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 "Hard To Handle" 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 "Hard To Handle"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hard To Handle", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Hard To Handle" 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 "Hard To Handle"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Hard To Handle"?
"Hard To Handle" was originally performed by The Black Crowes. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
Can I use "Hard To Handle" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Hard To Handle by The Black Crowes, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is B; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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