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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Hard Habit To Break" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Hard Habit To Break

Where are the chord symbols for "Hard Habit To Break" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Hard Habit To Break" is in F#.
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.
Does "Hard Habit To Break" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hard Habit To Break" is in the key of F# at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Hard Habit To Break"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F#, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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