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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Humble And Kind" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Humble And Kind"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Humble And Kind". Key of Eb, 150 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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