What key is "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" in?

"Hard To Say I'm Sorry" by Chicago is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Chicago can I play here?

Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ev ’ry bod y needs a lit tle time a way,

I heard her say,

from (C)each (Dm)oth

(C)er.

E ven lov ers need a hol i day,

far a way from (C)each (Dm)oth

(C)er.

(Dm)Hold me now.

It’s (F)hard for me to say (C)I’m (Bb)sor (F)ry.

I just (Gm7)want you to stay.

Af ter all that we’ve been (C)through,

(A)I will make it (Dm)up to you.

I’ll prom ise (C)to.

And af ter (Bb)all that’s been said and done,

you’re just a part of me I can’t let (Csus)go.

Could n’t stand to be kept a way,

just for the day,

from (C)your (Dm)bod

(C)y.

Would n’t want to be swept a way,

far a way, from (C)the (Dm)one that I (C)love.

(Dm)Hold me now.

It’s (F)hard for me to say (C)I’m (Bb)sor (F)ry.

I just (Gm7)want you to know.

(Dm)Hold me now,

I (F)real ly want to tell you I’m (Bb)sor (F)ry.

I could (Gm7)nev er let you (Csus)go.

the part of me I can’t let (C)go.

Af ter (Db)all that we’ve been (Eb)through,

(C)I will make it up to you.

I’ll prom ise (Eb)to.

(C)You’re gon na be the luck y one.

Hard To Say I'm Sorry by Chicago

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hard To Say I'm Sorry”

What key is "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" in?: "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" by Chicago is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Chicago can I play here?: Try "WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME", "LOOK AWAY", "FEELIN' STRONGER EVERY DAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.