What have I got ta do to make you love me?
What have I got ta do to make you care?
What do I do when light ning strikes me,
and I wake to find that you’re not (Bb)there?
What do I do to make you want me?
What have I got ta do to be heard?
What do I say when it’s all ov er?
(F)Sor ry seems to be the hard est word.
It’s sad,
so sad;
oh, it’s a sad, sad (C)si tu a tion, and it’s get ting (D7sus4)more and more ab surd.
It’s sad,
so sad;
why can’t we talk it ov er?
Al ways seems to me
(Eb)that (Cm)sor ry seems to be the hard est word.
What do I do to make you love me?
What have I got ta do to be heard?
What do I do when light ning (Cm7)strikes me?
(A)What have I got ta do?
(Gm)What have I got ta do?
And (A)sor ry seems to be the hard est (E)word.
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John 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 Eb, 64 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 64 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 "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" 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 "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" 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 "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?
- "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
- Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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