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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cruel To Be Kind" 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 C, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cruel To Be Kind”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cruel To Be Kind"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Cruel To Be Kind". Key of C, 132 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.
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