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Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word — Simple Sheet Music
About “Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word”
"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 A, 112 BPM.
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Lyrics
What have I got to do to make you love me?
What have I got to do to make you care?
What do I do to make you want me?
What have I got ta do to be heard?
What do I say when it’s all o ver?
And sor ry seems to be the hard est word.
It’s sad,
it’s so sad.
It’s a sad, sad sit u a tion,
and it’s get ting more and more ab surd.
It’s sad,
it’s so sad.
Why can’t we talk it o ver?
Oh, it seems to me
that sor ry seems to be the hard est word.
What do I do to make you love me?
What have I got to do to be heard?
What do I do when light ning strikes me?
What have I got to do,
what have I got to do,
when sor ry seems to be the hard est word?
Practice tip
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- 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 A 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 112 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 A, 112 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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