Handle With Care

by The Traveling Wilburys
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Lyrics

Been beat (D)up and bat (G)tered ’round.

Been sent (D)up, and I’ve been shot (G)down.

You’re the best thing that (G)I’ve ev er (Em)found.

Han dle (D7)me with care.

Rep u (D)ta tions change (G)a ble

sit u (D)a tions I’ve tol er (G)a

Ba by, you’re thing a (G)dor a er (Em)ble.

Han dle (D7)me with care.

Han dle me with care.

(G)I’m so (G)tired of (C)be ing lone ly.

(G)I still (G)have some (C)love to give.

(G)Won’t you (G)show me (C)that you (D)real ly care?

Ev ’ry bod y’s got some bod y

to lean

on.

Put your bod y next to mine

and dream

on.

Handle With Care by The Traveling Wilburys

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Handle With Care”

What key is "Handle With Care" in?
"Handle With Care" by The Traveling Wilburys is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Handle With Care" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Handle With Care" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Handle With Care"?
This arrangement of "Handle With Care" uses 6 chords: C, D, D7, Em, G, Gaug.
How long does it take to learn "Handle With Care" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by The Traveling Wilburys can I play here?
Try "INSIDE OUT", "RUNAWAY", "NOT ALONE ANY MORE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.