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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Try A Little Kindness" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Try A Little Kindness" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Try A Little Kindness" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.