Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')

by Galt MacDermot
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Lyrics

(D)How

can peo ple (B)be so heart less?

(D)How

can peo ple (B)be so cruel?

Eas y to be (E)hard.

(B)Eas y to be (E)cold.

(D)How

can peo ple (B)have no feel ings?

(D)How

can they ig (B)nore their friends.

Eas y to be (E)proud.

Eas y to say no.

Es pe cial ly (D)peo ple who (A7)care a bout (D)stran gers.

Who care a bout (D)e vil and (A7)so cial in (D)jus tice.

Do you (E)onl ly (B)care a bout the (E)bleed ing crowd?

How

a bout a (E)need ing friend?

I need a (Bm)friend.

(D)How

can peo ple (B)be so heart less?

(D)You

know Iโ€™m hung (B)up on you.

Eas y to give (E)in.

Eas y to say out.

Es pe cial ly (D)peo ple who (A7)care a bout (D)stran gers.

Who say that they (D)care a and (A7)so cial in (D)jus tice.

Do you (E)onl ly (B)care a bout the (E)bleed ing crowd?

How

a bout a (E)need ing friend?

I need a (Bm)friend.

(D)How

can peo ple (B)be so heart less?

(D)How

can they ig (B)nore their friends?

Eas y to be (E)hard.

(B)Eas y to be (E)cold.

(B)Eas y to be (E)proud.

(B)Eas y to say (Amaj7)no.

Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair') โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 82 BPM.

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

About โ€œEasy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')โ€

Where are the chord symbols for "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" 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. "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" is in A.
What key is "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" by Galt MacDermot played in?
Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair') is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')"?
The arrangement plays at 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')"?
"Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" was originally performed by Galt MacDermot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Galt MacDermot can I play here?
Try "Air (from 'Hair')", "Air (from Hair)", "Aquarius (from 'Hair')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" 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. "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" is in the key of A at 82 BPM.
What chords are in "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.