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Oh, I can’t take an oth er heart ache.
Though you (F)say you’re my friend, and I’m at my wits’ end.
You say your love is bo na fide, but that don’t co in cide down with the things that you do.
And when I ask you to be nice,
you say, “You got ta be (F)cruel to be (G)kind in the right (Am)meas ure.” (F)Cruel to be (G)kind; it’s a (Em)ver y good sign if (F)“cruel to be (G)kind” means that I (Am)love you, (Dm7)ba by.
You (G)got ta be cruel to be kind.
Well, I do my best to un der stand, dear, but you (F)still mys ti fy, and I wan na know why.
I pick my self up off the ground to have you knock me back down with a gain and a gain.
And when I ask you to ex plain,
you say, “You got ta be (F)cruel to be (G)kind in the right (Am)meas ure.” (F)Cruel to be (G)kind; it’s a (Em)ver y good sign if (F)“cruel to be (G)kind” means that I (Am)love you, (Dm7)ba by.
You (G)got ta be cruel to be kind.
Well, I do
Well, I (C)do my best to un der stand, dear, but you (F)still mys ti fy, and I wan na know why.
I pick my self up off the ground to have you knock me (Em)back down a gain and a gain.
And when I ask you to ex plain,
you say, “You got ta be (G)cruel to kind in the right (Am)meas ure.” (F)Cruel to be (G)kind; it’s a (Em)ver y good sign if (F)“cruel to be (G)kind” means that I (Am)love you, (Dm7)ba by.
You (G)got ta be cruel to be kind.
(G)cruel to kind in the right (Am)meas ure.” (F)Cruel to be (G)kind; it’s a (Em)ver y good sign if (F)“cruel to be (G)kind” means that I (Am)love you, (Dm7)ba by.
You (G)got ta be cruel to be kind.
Cruel To Be Kind — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cruel To Be Kind" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 132 BPM.
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About “Cruel To Be Kind”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cruel To Be Kind" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cruel To Be Kind" is in C.
- What key is "Cruel To Be Kind" by Nick Lowe played in?
- Cruel To Be Kind is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cruel To Be Kind"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cruel To Be Kind" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cruel To Be Kind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cruel To Be Kind"?
- "Cruel To Be Kind" was originally performed by Nick Lowe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cruel To Be Kind"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A7, Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +2 more.
- Does "Cruel To Be Kind" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cruel To Be Kind" is in the key of C at 132 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cruel To Be Kind"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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