Hard Times
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Hard Times Cifra por Christone "Kingfish" Ingram
His live versions are typically in E, album version is in D.
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A A# B E B
[Verse 1]
E
Talkin’ to my neighbors, listenin’ to my friends
E
everybody’s hurtin’, when’s it gonna end
A E
Hard times, I’m talkin’ ‘bout hard times
B A E
If it wasn’t for my woman I believe I’d lose my mind
A A# B
[Verse 2]
E
Prices goin’ up down at the dollar store
E
things we used to buy we can’t buy no more
A E
Hard times, I’m talkin’ ‘bout hard times
B A E
If it wasn’t for my woman I believe I’d lose my mind
A A# B
[Guitar solo]
[Verse 3]
E
Children of the future better find a better way
E
doomsday’s ‘round the corner, gonna be some hell to pay
A E
Hard times, I’m talkin’ ‘bout hard times
B A E
If it wasn’t for my baby I believe I’d lose my mind
A A# B
How to play Hard Times
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.