Be Kind To Your Parents

by Harold Rome
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Lyrics

Be (F)kind to your par ents, tho’ (C7)they don’t de serve it.

Re mem ber they’re grown ups, a dif fi cult stage of (F)life.

They’re apt to be ner vous and (C7)o ver ex ci ted, con fused from their dai ly storm and (F)strife.

Just keep in (Bb)mind,

tho’ it sounds (F)odd, I know, most (C)par ents once were (G7)chil dren long a (C)go.

In cred i ble!

So (F)treat them with pa tience and (C7)sweet un der stand ing, in spite of the fool ish things they (F)do!

Some (Bb6)day you may (F)wake up and (G)find you’re a (C7)par ent (F)too.

Be (F)kind to your par ents, tho’ (C7)they don’t de serve it.

Re mem ber they’re grown ups, a dif fi cult stage of (F)life.

They’re apt to be ner vous and (C7)o ver ex ci ted, con fused from their dai ly storm and (F)strife.

Just keep in (Bb)mind,

tho’ it sounds (F)odd, I know,

most (C)par ents once were (G7)chil dren long a (C)go.

In cred i ble!

So (F)treat them with pa tience and (C7)sweet un der stand ing, in spite of the fool ish things they (F)do!

Some (Bb6)day you may (F)wake up and (G)find you’re a (C7)par ent (F)too.

Be (F)too.

Be Kind To Your Parents — Simple Sheet Music

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"Be Kind To Your Parents" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 200 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Be Kind To Your Parents”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Be Kind To Your Parents"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Be Kind To Your Parents" by Harold Rome played in?
Be Kind To Your Parents is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Kind To Your Parents"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Kind To Your Parents" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Kind To Your Parents"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Kind To Your Parents"?
"Be Kind To Your Parents" was originally performed by Harold Rome. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Be Kind To Your Parents". Key of Bb, 200 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.