Try A Little Kindness

by Glen Campbell
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If you (D)see your broth er (G)stand ing by the road

with a heav y (A)load

from the seeds he’s (D)sowed.

And if you see your sis ter (G)fall ing by the way,

just stop and (A)say,

“You’re goin’ the wrong (D)way.”

You’ve got ta (A7)try a lit tle kind ness, yeah, (G)show a lit tle (D)kind ness.

Just (G)shine your light for (D)ev ’ry one to (A)see.

And if you (G)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (D)o ver look the (Bm)blind ness of (G)nar row mind ed (A)peo ple on their (G)nar row (A)mind ed (D)streets.

(D)see Don’t walk a (G)round the down and out.

Lend a help ing (A)hand

in the stead of (D)doubt.

And if the kind ness that you (G)show ing ev ’ry day

will help some (A)one

a goin’ the their (D)way.

You’ve got ta (A7)try a lit tle kind ness, yeah, (G)show a lit tle (D)kind ness.

Just (G)shine your light for (D)ev ’ry one to (A)see.

And if you (G)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (D)o ver look the (Bm)blind ness of (G)nar row mind ed (A)peo ple on their (G)nar row (A)mind ed (D)streets.

You’ve got ta

Try A Little Kindness by Glen Campbell

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Try A Little Kindness

What key is "Try A Little Kindness" in?
"Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell is in the key of D with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Try A Little Kindness" 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 "Try A Little Kindness" 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.
What chords are used in "Try A Little Kindness"?
This arrangement of "Try A Little Kindness" uses 6 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, G.
How long does it take to learn "Try A Little Kindness" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Glen Campbell can I play here?
Try "A BETTER PLACE", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "SOUTHERN NIGHTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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