Rough Time
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BCapotraste:
2nd traste
As recorded by Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers
(From the 2023 Album ROUGH TIME)
Capo 2nd fret.
If you don't want to use a capo transpose +2 steps.
[Intro]
A D A D
A
[Verse 1]
A D A
Sometimes I feel like I just can’t make it.
D A
And I know that if it’s much more, I just can’t take it.
D A
Sometimes I feel like I’ve had enough.
D
I feel like giving in and giving up.
[Chorus]
G D A
Having a rough time, a rough time today.
G D A
Having a rough time a rough time today.
[Verse 2]
A D A
I can’t take more of the same today.
D A
I feel like throwing all the keys away.
D
It’s been a helluva a year.
A
Not enough joy to overcome the pain and fear.
D
Time is a young man’s friend ooh ooh ooh.
D
And I’m just waiting for my darkness to end.
[Chorus]
G D A
Having a rough time, a rough time today.
G D A G
Having a rough time a rough time today.
[Bridge]
D A G
I can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.
D A G
Just hard times ahead and more of a struggle.
D A G
Late at night I cry myself to sleep.
D E
Only to wake up, only to wake already in defeat.
[Chorus]
G D A
Having a rough time, a rough time today.
G D A
Having a rough time, a rough time today.
G D A
Oh having a rough time, having a rough time today.
G D A
Oh yes I am, yeah, having a rough time today.
G D A
Wooooah ho woooo ho.
[Outro]
A G D A
G D A G D A
G D A G D A
How to play Rough Time
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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.