Hard Times
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Intro: Em D Em D Em D N.C.
[Verso 1]
N.C. Em D
Baby, it's the hard times that'll bring you down
Em D
To the pavement, to the solid ground
C
It's gonna be the hard times
B Em D N.C.
That'll leave you when things are cheap again
[Verso 2]
N.C. Em D
Baby, it's the hard times, don't you know
Em D
That has taken the shine off your golden look
C B
It's gonna be the hard times that'll leave you when
Em D N.C.
You come back to me again
[Refrão]
N.C. Em C B
Hard times, you're running scared on the streets
Em C B
Hard times, with all beggars and the priests
Em C B
Hard times, with the welfare checking here on time
Am B
Telling everybody everything's just fine
Em D Em D N.C.
Hard times, hard times
[Verso 3]
N.C. Em D
Baby, it's the hard times, and the taste is here
Em D
From champagne, going to sipping on beer
C B
Baby, it's the hard times that's eating on your soul
Em D N.C.
It's about time you know
[Refrão]
N.C. Em C B
Hard times, they've raised the price of smoke and drink
Em C B
Hard times, gonna make make me stop and think
Em C B
Hard times, will it ever be the same
Am B C
All this talk of a chance of work is just a crazy game
Em C B
Hard times, they're gonna force you to the wall
Em C B
Hard times, 'til there's nothing left at all
Em C B
Hard times, this walking wreck ain't worth a dime
A B N.C.
Got your head hanging down in there with the line
N.C. Em C B
Hard times, it seems the whole world has quit
Em C B
Hard times, you've got no future, got no past
Em C B
Hard times, just how long can it last
A B N.C.
You wake up one day and find out it's gone in a flash
Outro
Em
Hard times!
How to play Hard Times
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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.