Humble And Kind

by Tim McGraw
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Lyrics

You know there’s a light a that glows by the front door.

Don’t Don’t for (Gm)get the key’s un der the mat.

Bit ter ness When (Eb)child hood stars shine, in’.

al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Go to church f’rence be ’cause your ma in’ ma says to,

vis it (Gm)grand in’ pa ev ’ry chance that you you can.

“I love you” It won’t (Eb)be wast up ed time.

line, so Al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Hold the door, say please, say thank you.

Don’t (Gm)steal, don’t cheat and don’t lie.

I know you got (Eb)moun tains to climb, but al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

When the dreams you’re dream in’ come to you,

when the (Gm)work you put in is real ized,

let your self feel the pride, but al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Don’t ex (Bb)pect a free glows by from no one.

Don’t hold a (Gm)grudge or a chip, and here’s why:

Bit ter ness When (Eb)keeps you from fly in’.

Al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Know the dif f’rence be tween your sleep in’ with some one

vis and (Gm)sleep in’ pa with ’ry some one you you love.

“I love you” It ain’t (Eb)no pick up ed time.

line, so al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Hold the door, say please, say thank you.

Don’t (Gm)steal, don’t cheat and don’t lie.

I know you got (Eb)moun tains to climb, but al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

When those dreams you’re dream in’ come to you,

when the (Gm)work you put in is real ized,

let your self feel the pride, but al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Don’t ex (Bb)kind.

When it’s hot, eat a root beer pop si cle, shut off the A (Gm)C and roll the win dows down.

Let that (Eb)sum mer sun shine.

Al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Don’t take for grant ed the love this life gives you.

When you get where you’re (Gm)go in’, don’t for get, turn back a round.

Help the (Eb)next one in line.

Al ways stay hum ble and (Bb)kind.

Humble And Kind — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Humble And Kind" by Tim McGraw in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 150 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a pedal bass pattern in your left hand — you'll anchor on that low Eb for long stretches while your right hand moves through just four chords: Eb, Bb, Gm, and Gm7.

That steady left-hand pedal against changing harmonies is what gives the song its calm, rolling feel, so resist the urge to rush it even though 150 BPM looks fast on paper; the pulse is in half-time, so let each measure breathe.

Start hands-separate: get your right hand comfortable with the Gm to Gm7 voicing shift first, because the only difference is one note dropping a half step, and sloppy timing there will muddy the mood.

Once that's clean, loop the Eb–Bb–Gm–Gm7 cycle slowly until the shape changes feel automatic.

The trickiest moment is moving from Bb back to Eb without a gap — keep your thumb ready on Bb as a pivot finger.

This is the piece that'll lock in your ability to keep a rock-steady bass while your right hand floats above it, a skill you'll use in dozens of ballads going forward.

About “Humble And Kind

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Humble And Kind"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Humble And Kind" by Tim McGraw played in?
Humble And Kind is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Humble And Kind"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Humble And Kind" 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 "Humble And Kind"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Humble And Kind"?
"Humble And Kind" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Humble And Kind"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, Eb, Gm, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Humble And Kind" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 150 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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