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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Handle With Care" by The Traveling Wilburys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Handle With Care”

What key is "Handle With Care" by The Traveling Wilburys played in?
Handle With Care is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Handle With Care"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Handle With Care" 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 "Handle With Care"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Handle With Care"?
"Handle With Care" was originally performed by The Traveling Wilburys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Handle With Care"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, D, D7, Em, G, Gaug.
What other songs by The Traveling Wilburys can I play here?
Try "INSIDE OUT", "RUNAWAY", "NOT ALONE ANY MORE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Handle With Care" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Handle With Care" by The Traveling Wilburys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Handle With Care" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Handle With Care" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.