Hard Times Are Over
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B G#m
It's been very hard
B G#m
But it's getting easier now
E D#m
Hard times are over,
C#m B
over for awhile
B G#m
The leaves are shining in the sun
E B
And I'm smiling inside
E D#m
You and I watching each other
A B
on a street corner
E
Cars and buses
D#m
and planes and people
C#m D#m
go by but we don't care
C#m
We want to know
B
We want to know
F# D#
in each other's eyes
C#m E
That hard times are over,
D B
over for some time
B G#m
Hard times are over
B G#m
Hard times are over
E B
Hard times are over,
E B
over for awhile
C#m E F#
B G#m
It's been very rough
B G#m
But it's getting easier now
E D#m
Hard times are over,
C#m B
over for awhile
B G#m
The streams are twinkling in the sun
E B
And I'm smiling inside
E D#m
You and I walking together
A B
'round the street corner
B G#m
Hard times are over
B G#m
Hard times are over
E B
Hard times are over,
E B
over for awhile
C#m E F#
B G#m
Hard times are over
B G#m
Hard times are over
E B
Hard times are over,
E B
over for awhile
How to play Hard Times Are Over
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 B. 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.