Learn "SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD" by Elton John on Piano

Master "SORRY SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST WORD" by Elton John with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Eb at 132 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 132 BPM.

Lyrics

What have I got to do to (Gm7)make you love me? What have I got to do to (F7)make you care? What do I (Gm7)do when light ning strikes me and I wake to find that (F7)you’re not (Bb)there? What do I (Gm7)do to make you want me? What have I got to do to be heard? What do I (Gm7)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 (D7)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. the hard est word. What do I do to make you love me? Oh, what have I got to do to be heard? What do I (Gm7)do when light ning (Cm7)strikes me? (A)What have I got to do? (Gm)What have I got to do when (A)sor ry seems to be the hard est (Gm)word?

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Eb
Tempo
132 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.