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(A)If you (E)see your bro ther stand ing by the road
with a heav y (B)load
from the seeds he (E)sowed.
And if you see your sis ter (A)fall ing by the way,
just stop and (B)say,
“You’re go’n’ the wrong (E)way”.
You’ve got to (B)try a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)show a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)shine your light for (E)ev (B)’ry one (E)to (B)see.
(E)And if you’ll (A)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (E)o ver (B)look the blind ness of the (A)nar row mind ed (B)peo ple on the (A)nar row mind ed (E)streets.
Don’t walk a round the down and out,
lend help ing (B)hand
in stead of (E)doubt.
And the kind ness that you (A)show ev ’ry day
will help some (B)one
a their (E)way.
(B)try a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)show a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)shine your light for (E)ev (B)’ry one (E)to (B)see.
(E)And if you’ll (A)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (E)o ver (B)look the blind ness of the (A)nar row mind ed (B)peo ple on the (A)nar row mind ed (E)streets.
(E)streets.
You’ve (D)got (A)to (B)try a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, Lord, (A)show a lit tle kind ness.
Just (A)shine your light for (E)ev (B)’ry one (E)to (B)see.
(E)And if you’ll (A)try a lit tle kind ness then you’ll (E)o ver (B)look the blind ness of the (A)nar row mind ed (B)peo ple on the (A)nar row mind ed (E)streets.
Try A Little Kindness — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 87 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Try A Little Kindness”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Try A Little Kindness" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell in?
- The backing track is in E at 87 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 "Try A Little Kindness" 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 "Try A Little Kindness"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Try A Little Kindness", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Try A Little Kindness" 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 "Try A Little Kindness"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Try A Little Kindness"?
- "Try A Little Kindness" was originally performed by Glen Campbell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Try A Little Kindness" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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