It's Hard To Be Humble
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[Refrão] E B7
Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way.
B7 E
I can't wait to look in the mirror 'cause I get better lookin' each day.
E E7 A
To know me is to love me. I must be a hell of a man.
A E B7 E
Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble but I'm doing the best that I can.
E B7
I used to have a girlfriend but I guess she just couldn't compete
B7 E
With all of these love-starved women who keep clamoring at my feet.
E E7 A
Well, I prob'ly could find me another but I guess they're all in awe of me.
E B7 E
Who cares? I never get lonesome 'cause I treasure my own company.
Chorus
I guess you could say I'm a loner, a cowboy outlaw tough and proud.
Oh, I could have lots of friends if I want to, but them I wouldn't stand out in a crowd/
Some folks say that I'm egotistical. Hell, I don't even know what that means.
I guess it has something to do with the way that I fill out my skin-tight blue jeans.
How to play It's Hard To Be Humble
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