Hard To Say I'm Sorry

by Chicago
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" 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, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Hard To Say I'm Sorry”

Can I play "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" 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 To Say I'm Sorry" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" by Chicago played in?
Hard To Say I'm Sorry 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 To Say I'm Sorry"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"?
"Hard To Say I'm Sorry" was originally performed by Chicago. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 To Say I'm Sorry"?
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 To Say I'm Sorry" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"?
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 To Say I'm Sorry" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.