Try A Little Kindness

by Glen Campbell
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell 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 E, 87 BPM.

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”

Why does the accompaniment for "Try A Little Kindness" 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 "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.
Can I use "Try A Little Kindness" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Try A Little Kindness by Glen Campbell, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is E; 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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