The Hard Way Everytime
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Capo 4
Intro: C F G (2x)
C Am Em F
Yeah, I've had my share of broken dreams
Am G F C
And more than a couple of fa-a-alls
C Am Em F
And in chasing what I thought were moonbeams
Am G F C
I have run into a couple of walls
Am G
But in looking back at the places I've been
Dm Em F
The changes that I've left behind
Dm F
I just look at myself to find
G Am G
I've learned the hard way every time
C Am Em F
'Cause I've had my share of good intentions
Am G F C
And I've made my share of mista-a-akes
C Am Em F
And I've learned at times it's best to bend
Am G F C
'Cause if you don't, well those are the brea-a-aks
Am G
Should have listened to all the things I was told
Dm Em F
But I was young and too proud at the time
Dm F
Now I look at myself to find
G Am G
I learned the hard way every time
Instrumental: C Am Em F Am G F C
Am G
But in looking back at the lessons I've learned
Dm Em F
And the mountains I wanted to climb
Dm F
I just look at myself to find
G Am G
I've learned the hard way every time
C Am Em F
'Cause I've had my share of broken dreams
Am G F C
And more than a couple of fa-a-alls
C Am Em F
And in chasing what I thought were moonbeams
Am G F C
I have run into a couple of walls
Am G
But in looking back at the places I've been
Dm Em F
I would sure be the first one to say
Dm F
When I look at myself today
C/G Am G
Wouldn't-a done it any other way
OUTRO: C F G (2x)
How to play The Hard Way Everytime
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.