Mighty Hard Road
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
[Intro]
D D A D
D D G G
D D A D
A D A D
[Verse 1]
D A D
I came from a good family
D G
Lovin parents and food to find
D A D
Brother and sister both charming too
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
D A D
When it's time to move away
D G
Pack your bags and be back again
D A D
From the hallowed plains to Ohio
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Chorus]
G
Yes I know
D
Don't wait for me
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Instrumental]
D D A D
D D G G
D D A D
A D A D
[Verse 2]
D A D
Well you find a good woman with a heart so true
D G
Like the family back home and lovin you
D A D
It's marry me and say I do
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
D A D
We had a couple of years that seemed to go well
D G
With the kids growing up so strong and tall
D A D
But the summer always turns to fall
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Chorus]
G
Yes I know
D
Don't wait for me
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Instrumental]
D D A D
D D G G
D D A D
A D A D
D D A D
D D G G
D D A D
A D A D
[Verse 3]
D A D
Living all alone can be tough some times
D G
Get a little drink just to ease my mind
D A D
Stumble on home at quarter to four
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
D A D
And good times catch up with you
D G
Empty pockets when the deal falls through
D A D
Love doesn't always get you to far
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Chorus]
G
Yes I know
D
Don't wait for me
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Verse 4]
D A D
Hasn't been a week since you left me here
D G
Took my soul and the little ones dear
D A
Standin here with nothin to show
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Chorus]
G
Yes I know
D
Don't wait for me
A D A D
It's a mighty hard road it's a mighty hard road
[Instrumental 4]
D D A D
D D G G
D D A D
A D A D
How to play Mighty Hard Road
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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.