Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

by Elton John
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What have I got to do to (C)make you (Dm7)love me?

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

What do I do when (C)light ning (Dm7)strikes me

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

What do I do to (C)make you (Dm7)want me?

What have I got ta do

to be (C)heard?

What do I say when it’s all (Dm7)o ver?

(G)Sor ry

seems to (G)be the hard est (C)word.

It’s sad,

so sad.

It’s a sad, sad (F#m7)sit u a tion

and it’s get ting (E7)more and more ab (Am)surd.

It’s sad,

so sad.

Why can’t we (D7)talk it o ver?

Oh, it seems to me

that (Dm7)sor ry seems to (E)be the hard est (Am)word.

(Am)word.

What do I do to (C)make you (Dm7)love me?

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

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

(Bdim)What have I got to (E)do,

(Am)what have I got to do?

(Bdim)Sor ry seems to (E)be the hard est (Am)word.

Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?
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 "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" by Elton John played in?
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word"?
"Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". 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 "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word". Key of C, 100 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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