The Hard Times
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[Intro ]
D
[Verso 1]
D A7
She reads all the ads in the paper each day
D
And dreams about how it will be
A7
Taking vacations and buying new clothes
D
When the hard times are over for me
[Verso 2]
D A7
She sets the table and sings in the kitchen
D
Believing we'll make it some day
A7
And if that's all it took was believing and love
D
The hard times would all go away
[Refrão]
G D
When the hard times are over I'm gonna show her
A7 D
The good times she dreams of today
G D
Sh'll keep us together until things get btter
A7 D
The hard times won't stand in her way
[Verso 3]
D A7
Sometimes she gets up alone in the night
D
When the kids have all fallen asleep
A7
And I know she cries over things they can't have
D
Till the hard times are over for me
[Verso 4]
D A7
So I'll keep on trying that's all I can do
D
Taking each step as it comes
A7
Making the most of whatever we have
D
Till the hard times are over and done
[Refrão]
G D
When the hard times are over I'm gonna show her
A7 D
The good times she dreams of today
G D
Sh'll keep us together until things get btter
A7 D
The hard times won't stand in her way
A G D Em D
She knows they'll be over some day
How to play The Hard Times
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.