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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Hard To Say I'm Sorry" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 160 BPM.

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

About “Hard To Say I'm Sorry”

Where are the chord symbols for "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" 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 To Say I'm Sorry" is in F.
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.
Does "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" 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 To Say I'm Sorry" is in the key of F at 160 BPM.
What chords are in "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"?
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.