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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hard To Handle" by The Black Crowes: 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 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”

Can I sing "Hard To Handle" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Hard To Handle" 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 B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hard To Handle" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hard To Handle" by The Black Crowes. 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 "Hard To Handle" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, 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 "Hard To Handle" 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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