Try A Little Kindness

by Glen Campbell
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Try A Little Kindness" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 160 BPM.

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

About “Try A Little Kindness

Why does "Try A Little Kindness" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Try A Little Kindness".
What key is "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell played in?
Try A Little Kindness is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Try A Little Kindness"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Try A Little Kindness" 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 A Little Kindness"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Try A Little Kindness"?
"Try A Little Kindness" was originally performed by Glen Campbell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Try A Little Kindness"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, G.
What other songs by Glen Campbell can I play here?
Try "A BETTER PLACE", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "SOUTHERN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Try A Little Kindness"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Try A Little Kindness".
Can I see all the notes in "Try A Little Kindness"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 160 BPM.

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