Hard Habit To Break

by Chicago
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(F#)I guess I thought you’d be here for ev er;

an oth er il lu sion I chose to cre ate.

You (B)don’t know what you got un til in’ it’s gone,

and I (A#m7)found out a lit tle (F#maj7)too late.

(F#m7)I (E)was (A)act ing as if you were luck y to have me, do in’ you a fa vor.

(I hard ly knew you were (F#m7)there.) But (D)then you were gone,

and it (C#m7)all was wrong.

Had (Bm7)no i dea how much of I cared.

Now (C)be ing with out you takes a (Em7)lot of get ting used to; should learn to live with it,

but I don’t want to.

(C)Be ing with out you is (Em7)all a big mis take.

In (F)stead of get ting eas i er, it’s the (Fm6)hard est thing to take.

I’m ad (F)dict ed to you, babe; you’re a (Ab)hard

(Bb)hab it to break.

You (F#)found some one else; you had ev ’ry rea son.

You know I can’t blame you for run nin’ to him.

Two (B)peo ple to geth er but liv in’ a lone;

I was (A#m7)spread ing my love tle (F#maj7)too thin.

(F#m7)Af (E)ter (A)all of these years you I’m still try’n’ to shake it.

Do in’ much a bet ter.

(They say that it just takes (F#m7)time.) But (D)deep in the night,

it’s an (C#m7)end less fight.

I (Bm7)can’t i get you out of my mind.

Now (C)be ing with out you takes a (Em7)lot of get ting used to; should learn to live with it,

but I don’t want to.

(C)Be ing with out you is (Em7)all a big mis take.

In (F)stead of get ting eas i er, it’s the (Fm6)hard est thing to take.

I’m ad (F)dict ed to you, babe; you’re a (Ab)hard

(Bb)hab it to break.

You

Can’t go (Bb)on, (Eb)just can’t go on, (G7sus)on.

Can’t go (Bb)on, (Eb)just can’t go on, (G7sus)on.

(Ab)hard

(Bb)hab it to break.

Such a (Eb)hard

(Bb)hab it to break.

I’m ad (G9sus)dict ed to (G7)you.

You’re a (Ab)hard

(Bb)hab it to break.

Such a (Eb)hard

(Bb)hab it to break.

I’m ad (G9sus)dict ed to (G7)you.

You’re a

Hard Habit To Break — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Hard Habit To Break" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F#, 90 BPM.

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About “Hard Habit To Break

Can I play "Hard Habit To Break" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hard Habit To Break" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hard Habit To Break" by Chicago played in?
Hard Habit To Break is arranged in the key of F# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hard Habit To Break"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hard Habit To Break" 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 "Hard Habit To Break"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hard Habit To Break"?
"Hard Habit To Break" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hard Habit To Break"?
This arrangement uses 30 chords: A, A#m7, Ab, Abmaj7, Am7, Am9, B, Bb, +22 more.
What other songs by Chicago can I play here?
Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Hard Habit To Break"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hard Habit To Break" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Hard Habit To Break"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hard Habit To Break" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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