Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

by Elton John
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Lyrics

What have I got to do to make you love me?

What have I got to do to (F7)make you care?

What do I do when light ning strikes me

and I wake to find that (F7)you’re not (Bb)there?

What do I do to make you want me?

What have I got to do (F7)to be heard?

What do I say when it’s all o ver,

and (F)sor ry seems to be the (F7)hard est word?

It’s sad,

so sad.

It’s a sad, sad (C)sit u a tion,

and it’s get ting (D)more and more ab surd.

It’s sad,

so sad.

Why can’t we talk it o ver?

Oh, it seems to me

that (Cm)sor ry seems to be the hard est word.

do I do to make you love me?

What have I got to do to be heard?

What do I do when light ning (Cm)strikes me?

(Adim)What have I got to do?

(Gm)What have I got to do

when (Adim)sor ry seems to be the hard est (Gm)word?

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”

What key is "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" in?
"Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.