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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hard Habit To Break" by Chicago: 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 F#, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Hard Habit To Break”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hard Habit To Break" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hard Habit To Break" by Chicago. 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 "Hard Habit To Break" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F#, 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 "Hard Habit To Break" 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.