Tougher Than The Rest
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Capo 1
Intro
C F G F C G
C
Well it's Saturday night
F G
You're all dressed up in blue
F
I been watching you a while
C G
Maybe you been watching me too
C
So somebody ran out
F G
Left somebody's heart in a mess
F
Well if you're looking for love
C G C
Honey I'm tougher than the rest
C
Some girls they want a handsome Dan
F G
Or some good-lookin' Joe,
F C G
Well there are some girls like a sweet-talkin' Romeo
C
Well 'round here baby
F G
I learned you get what you can get
F
So if you're rough enough for love
C G C
Honey I'm tougher than the rest
Bridge
Am F
The road is dark
C
And it's a thin thin line
F G C
But I want you to know I'll walk it for you any time
Am F
Maybe your other boyfriends
C
Couldn't pass the test
F
Well if you're rough and ready for love
C G C
Honey I'm tougher than the rest
Solo:
C F G F C G (x2)
C
Well it ain't no secret
F G
I've been around a time or two
F C G
Well I don't know baby maybe you've been around too
C
Well there's another dance
F G
All you gotta do is say yes
F
And if you're rough and ready for love
C G C
Honey I'm tougher than the rest
F
If you're rough enough for love
C G C
Baby I'm tougher than the rest
How to play Tougher Than The Rest
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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.