Other arrangements of Hard Habit To Break
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Hard Habit To Break" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hard Habit To Break"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hard Habit To Break". Key of F#, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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