Try

by Colbie Caillat
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Lyrics

(Dm9)Put your make up on, get your nails done, curl your hair, (Bb)run the ex tra mile, keep it slim so they like you.

So they like you.

(Dm9)Get your sex y on, don’t be shy girl, take it off.

(Bb)This is what you want, to be long so they like you.

Do you like you?

You don’t have to (Dm7)try so hard.

You don’t have to give it all a way.

You just have to (F)get up, get up, get up, get up.

You don’t have to (C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (C)try.

You don’t have to (Dm9)try.

(C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm7)try so hard.

You don’t have to bend un til you break.

You just have to (F)get up, get up, get up, get up.

You don’t have to (C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (C)try.

No, you don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (C)try.

You don’t have to (Dm7)try.

(Bb)Oo,

(F)mm.

You don’t have to (Dm7)try so hard.

You don’t have to give it all a way.

You just have to (F)get up, get up, get up, get up.

You don’t have to (C)change a sin gle thing.

You don’t have to (Dm)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (Bb)try, try, try, try, I, I.

You don’t have to (F)try.

You don’t have to (C)try.

(Dm9)Take your make up off, let your hair down, take a breath.

(Bb)Look in to the mir ror at your self.

Don’t you like you?

’Cause I like you.

Try — Simple Sheet Music

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"Try" 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 F, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Try”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Try"?
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 "Try" by Colbie Caillat played in?
Try is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Try"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Try" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Try"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Try"?
"Try" was originally performed by Colbie Caillat. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Colbie Caillat can I play here?
Try "BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN", "Capri", "Oxygen". 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 "Try". Key of F, 70 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.