Hard As This (live)
View chords used in this chart
capo 4 Em, G x4
Em G
If you need space, take a trip
Em G
Hijack you a ride on a rocket ship
Am
Hang out with some constellations
C Em G Em
Get yourself some isolation, babe
Em
If you need time,
G
Here’s a clock
Em
You can sit alone at night
G
And listen to it tick and tock
Am
If it stops, wind it up
C Em G Em
I’ll be somewhere giving up on you
C
All my love is wasted,
Em G Em
On nothing but a heartache in my chest
C
You know how much I hate it,
Em G Em
Baby you’re the one who does it best
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
Em G Em
Hard as this
Em
If you need to think
G
Go read a book
Em
Read about some thieves
G
Stealing hearts like a crook
Am
See yourself within the plot
C Em G Em
Realize you’ve got a lot to lose
C
All my love is wasted,
Em G Em
On nothing but a heartache in my chest
C
You know how much I hate it,
Em G Em
Baby you’re the one who does it best
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
Em G Em
Hard as this
C
All my love is wasted,
Em G Em
On nothing but a heartache in my chest
C
You know how much I hate it,
Em G Em
Baby you’re the one who does it best
C
I could’ve been the on for you
Em G Em
But lately I don’t know what we’ve got lef
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
G C D
Love shouldn’t be so hard
Em G Em G Em G Em *
Hard as this
How to play Hard As This (live)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.