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(A)If you (E)see your bro ther stand ing by the road
with a heav y (B)load
from the seeds he (E)sowed.
And if you see your sis ter (A)fall ing by the way,
just stop and (B)say,
“You’re go’n’ the wrong (E)way”.
You’ve got to (B)try a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)show a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)shine your light for (E)ev (B)’ry one (E)to (B)see.
(E)And if you’ll (A)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (E)o ver (B)look the blind ness of the (A)nar row mind ed (B)peo ple on the (A)nar row mind ed (E)streets.
Don’t walk a round the down and out,
lend help ing (B)hand
in stead of (E)doubt.
And the kind ness that you (A)show ev ’ry day
will help some (B)one
a their (E)way.
(B)try a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)show a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, (A)shine your light for (E)ev (B)’ry one (E)to (B)see.
(E)And if you’ll (A)try a lit tle kind ness, then you’ll (E)o ver (B)look the blind ness of the (A)nar row mind ed (B)peo ple on the (A)nar row mind ed (E)streets.
(E)streets.
You’ve (D)got (A)to (B)try a lit tle kind ness.
Yes, Lord, (A)show a lit tle kind ness.
Just (A)shine your light for (E)ev (B)’ry one (E)to (B)see.
(E)And if you’ll (A)try a lit tle kind ness then you’ll (E)o ver (B)look the blind ness of the (A)nar row mind ed (B)peo ple on the (A)nar row mind ed (E)streets.
Try A Little Kindness — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 87 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Try A Little Kindness”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Try A Little Kindness" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Try A Little Kindness".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Try A Little Kindness" by Glen Campbell in?
- The backing track is in E at 87 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Try A Little Kindness" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Try A Little Kindness"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Try A Little Kindness", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Try A Little Kindness" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Try A Little Kindness"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Try A Little Kindness"?
- "Try A Little Kindness" was originally performed by Glen Campbell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Try A Little Kindness" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Try A Little Kindness" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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