The Hard
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Intro
Am G D
[Verso 1]
Em A Em7 A7
Funny thing about a mind looking for that brighter side
Em7 A7 D
It's the only way that I can find to let my feelings hide
Em A7 Em7 A7
But every now and then I falter back on old memories
Am7 G A A7
And I'm right back in love again and back down on my knees
D Em A7
And I'm finding out the hard way
Em7 A D
There'll never be a time when I don't think about you
G
And I'm finding out the hard way
Em A D
At least here in my mind I won't go on without you
G D G D
All the times I reminisce I'm finally realizing this
Gm D
Until it's gone it can't be missed
Em A D Am G D
But I'm finding out the hard way
[Verso 2]
Em A Em7 A7
Sure I'm gonna make it through the sun'll overtake the night again
Em7 A D
Then it's out of my mind with you and let another day back in
Em A Em7 A7
And for a while I'll carry on but what you said is surely coming true
Am7 G A A7
And although it might not last that long the times are not so few
D Em A7
And I'm finding out the hard way
Em7 A D
There'll never be a time when I don't think about you
G
And I'm finding out the hard way
Em A D
At least here in my mind I won't go on without you
G D G D
All the times I reminisce I'm finally realizing this
Gm D
Until it's gone it can't be missed
Em A D
But I'm finding out the hard way
Em A Am G D
I'm finding out the hard way
How to play The Hard
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.