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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Try A Little Kindness" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Try A Little Kindness" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Try A Little Kindness" is in D.
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.
Does "Try A Little Kindness" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Try A Little Kindness" is in the key of D at 160 BPM.
What chords are in "Try A Little Kindness"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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