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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')"?
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 โ€” same song, less visual density.
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.
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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Easy To Be Hard (From 'Hair')". Key of A, 82 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 โ€” 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.