When Times Were Hard
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
G G G G
[Verse]
G D G
I was raised on the edge of the country
G D Em7
A gravel road and a seven-acre farm
G D G C
Mama and my dad gave us everything they had
C G C D C
They never let us know that times were hard
G D G
The winter wind would blow right through the windows
G D Em7
Wood stove and a quilt to keep us warm
G D G C
In the middle of the night, we'd all hold each other tight
Am7 G C D C
They never let us know that times were hard
[Chorus]
D G C G
I truly did believe we had everything we needed
D G C
It might not have been the best but it was ours
D G C G
Now that I am grown, I know I was not wrong
D G C
And every night I thank my lucky stars
Am7 G C D C
They never let us know that times were hard
[Verse]
G D G
Now we live on the edge of the city
G D Em7
Just outside the limits of our credit cards
G D G C
And the children all they know, is me and Mama love them so
Am7 G C
And when I see them laughing in the yard
Am7 G C D C
There's no way that I can say that times are hard
[Chorus]
D G C G
I truly do believe we have everything we need
D G C
It might not be the best but it's ours
D G C G
And someday when they're grown, and they have children of their own
D G C
They'll understand how rich they really are
Am7 G C D C
It doesn't mean you're poor cause times are hard
D G C G
And someday when I'm old, I'll take ‘em down that gravel road
D G C
And tell them 'bout that seven acre farm
Am7 G C D C
And hold my children's children in my arms
Am7 G C D C
And tell 'em just how good it is when times are hard
How to play When Times Were Hard
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.