Times A Gettin Hard
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C F G7 C
Time's a gettin' hard boys money's gettin' scarce
F G7 C
Times don't get no better boys gonna leave this place
F G7 C
Take my true love by her hand lead her through the town
F G7 C
Say goodbye to everyone goodbye to everyone
F G7 C
Had a job a year ago had a little home
F G7 C
Now I've got no place to go guess I'll have to roam
F G7 C
Take my true love by her hand lead her through the town
F G7 C
Say goodbye to everyone goodbye to everyone
F G7 C
Every wind that blows boys every wind that blows
F G7 C
Carries me to some new place heaven only knows
F G7 C
Take my true love by her hand lead her through the town
F G7 C
Say goodbye to everyone goodbye to everyone
F G7 C
Take my true love by her hand lead her through the town
F G7 C
Say goodbye to everyone goodbye to everyone
How to play Times A Gettin Hard
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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.