Tough People Do
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Tough People Do Brett Kissel
D D/C# Bm G X2
D D/C# Bm G
I remember being all dressed underneath that old oak tree
D D/C# Bm G
The day we laid my grandpa down
D D/C# Bm G
For 13 years I’ve been his shadow, his little man
D D/C# Bm G
I was learning what hurt was all about
A D/F# G
That was the first time I ever saw my daddy cry
A D/F# G A
And he said “Son, that’s the thing about life”
D Bm
Yea, the rain’s gonna fall on us all Your heart’s gonna break sometimes
G A
But there’s no way around it life’s full mountains You’re gonna have to climb
D D/C# Bm
But there ain’t no crime in crying You just gotta keep on trying
A G A
So remember, no matter what you’re going through
D G A D
Tough times don’t last Tough people do
D D/C# Bm G
Baby it’s been all smooth sailing since we fell in love
D D/C# Bm G
But lately we’ve been on a rocky road
D D/C# Bm G
But if I know you like I think I do You ain’t giving up
D D/C# Bm G
And there ain’t no way in this world I’m letting go
A D/F# G
Baby God put us together And He don’t make mistakes
A D/F# G A
Love is gonna be our shelter From whatever comes our way
D Bm
Yea, the rain’s gonna fall on us all Your heart’s gonna break sometimes
G A
But there’s no way around it life’s full mountains You’re gonna have to climb
D D/C# Bm
But there ain’t no crime in crying You just gotta keep on trying
A G A
So remember, no matter what you’re going through
D G A D D Bm G A
Tough times don’t last Tough people do
D D/C# Bm
No there ain’t no crime in crying You just gotta keep on trying
A G A
So remember, no matter what you’re going through
D G A Bm
Tough times don’t last Tough people do
A G A D D/C# Bm A G A D
Tough times don’t last Tough people do Tough people do
How to play Tough People Do
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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.