Other arrangements of Hard To Say I'm Sorry
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Ev ’ry bod y needs a lit tle time a way,
I heard her say,
from (B)each (C#m)oth
(B)er.
E ven lov ers need a hol i day,
far a way from (B)each (C#m)oth
(B)er.
(C#m)Hold me now.
It’s (E)hard for me to say (B)I’m (A)sor (E)ry.
I just (F#m7)want you to stay.
Af ter all that we’ve been (B)through,
(G#)I will make it up to you.
I’ll prom ise (B)to.
And af ter (A)all that’s been said and (B)done,
you’re just the part of me I can’t let (Bsus)go.
Could n’t stand to be kept a way,
just for the day,
from (B)your (C#m)bod
(B)y.
Would n’t wan na be swept a way,
far a way, from (B)the (C#m)one that I (B)love.
(C#m)Hold me now.
It’s (E)hard for me to say (B)I’m (A)sor (E)ry.
I just (F#m7)want you to know.
(C#m)Hold me now
I (E)real ly want to tell you (B)I’m (A)sor (E)ry.
I could (F#m7)nev er let you (Bsus)go.
the part of me I can’t let (B)go.
Af ter (C)all that we’ve been (D)through,
(B)I will make it up to you.
I’ll prom ise (D)to.
(B)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 E, 80 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 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 E 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 80 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?
- 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 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 chords are used in "Hard To Say I'm Sorry"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, B, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, Cm6, D, +9 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.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.