Hard Liner - Jethro Tull

Hard Liner

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[Intro: ]
G#m C#m B
G#m C#m B
G#m C#m B A
 
C#m
Hard liner,
F#m A
she brings ice when I bring fire.
C#m
She's a hard liner.
F#m E
Tightrope 'cross Niagara. She'd cut the wire.
Am
Never feel a thing.
 
Walked the sidewalk of another strange avenue.
Em G
Kicked my heels and wished my feet were in some other shoes.
Am
But I'm not running
C#m
from that hard liner.
 
F#m A
Well she brings ice when I bring fire.
C#m
She's a real hard liner.
F#m E
How does she retain my heart's desire?
Am
It's a funny thing.
 
Knows what she wants, knows how to get it, too.
Em G
Scares me with cold logic, scares me with the witch's brew.
Am
But I keep on drinking.
C#m
Hard liner.
 
Solo: F#m D A#m, F#m D A#m
Intro: G#m C#m B, G#m C#m B A
 
C#m
Hard liner.
F#m A
I'm framed and I'm hanging on the wall.
C#m
She's a hard liner.
F#m E Am
I'm like some big game trophy hat-stand in the hall.
 
But I remember warm and loving nights.
Em
Her {red?} hair, restaurants,
G
Swaying bust, headlights
Am
It's a funny thing.
 
C#m
Hard liner.
F#m A
Yeah, she brings ice when I bring fire.
C#m
Hard liner.
F#m A
Tightrope 'cross Niagara, don't cut my wire.
C#m
Hard liner, hard, hard liner.
F#m A
She brings sun when I bring rain.
C#m
She's a real hard liner.
F#m A
Yeah, we've got it all crossed up again.
 
C#m
Hard liner. Hard liner.
 
Now I don't think we can stay in the same town.

How to play Hard Liner

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is G#m. 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.

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