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Hard Times Come Again No More chords  *
Capo III
D  G D  G D A D
Let us Dpause in life's pleasures and Gcount it's many Dtears,
while we all sup Asorrow A7with the Dpoor
There's a song that will linger forGever in our Dears;
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
While we Dseek mirth and beauty and Gmusic light and Dgay,
there are frail forms Afainting A7at the Ddoor
Though their voices are silent, their Gpleading looks will Dsay;
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
DTis the song, the sigh of the GwearDy,
hard times, hard times, come aE7gain no AmoreA7  
Many Ddays you have lingered aGround my cabin Ddoor;
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
D  G D  G D A D
There's a Dpale sorrow maiden who Gtoils her life aDway,
with a worn heart whose Abetter A7days are Do'er:
Though her voice would be merry, 'tis Gsighing all the Dday,
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
DTis the song, the sigh of the GwearDy,
hard times, hard times, come aE7gain no AmoreA7  
Many Ddays you have lingered aGround my cabin Ddoor;
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
D  G D  G D A D
Tis a Dsigh that is wafted aGcross the troubled Dwave,
tis a wail that is Aheard uA7pon the Dshore
Tis a dirge that is murmured aGround the lowly Dgrave;
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
DTis the song, the sigh of the GwearDy,
hard times, hard times, come aE7gain no AmoreA7  
Many Ddays you have lingered aGround my cabin Ddoor;
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
D  G D  G D A D
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore.
D  G D  G D A D
GOh, Dhard times Acome again no Dmore. . . .
* Alternates:
Capo II
  D= C  
  A= G  
 A7= G7  
  G= F  
 E7= D7  
Open
  D= A  
  A= E  
 A7= E7  
  G= D  
 E7= B7  
** This is the Nanci Griffith version:
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The story behind the song

"Hard Times Come Again No More" is a poignant reflection on life's sorrows, a quiet plea for an end to hardship. The song invites us to pause amidst life's pleasures to acknowledge its many tears, even as we seek out mirth and beauty. It speaks to a deep longing for relief from suffering, a hopeful wish that difficult times will not return. Nanci Griffith, known for her folk and "folkabilly" style, often chose songs that resonate with genuine human emotion, and this one plays like a tender prayer for solace.

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Hard Times Come Again No More

by Nanci Griffith

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

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Hard Times Come Again No More chords *

Capo III

D G D G D A D

D G D

Let us pause in life's pleasures and count it's many tears,

A A7 D

while we all sup sorrow with the poor

G D

There's a song that will linger forever in our ears;

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D

While we seek mirth and beauty and music light and gay,

A A7 D

there are frail forms fainting at the door

G D

Though their voices are silent, their pleading looks will say;

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D

Tis the song, the sigh of the weary,

E7 A A7

hard times, hard times, come again no more

D G D

Many days you have lingered around my cabin door;

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D G D A D

D G D

There's a pale sorrow maiden who toils her life away,

A A7 D

with a worn heart whose better days are o'er:

G D

Though her voice would be merry, 'tis sighing all the day,

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D

Tis the song, the sigh of the weary,

E7 A A7

hard times, hard times, come again no more

D G D

Many days you have lingered around my cabin door;

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D G D A D

D G D

Tis a sigh that is wafted across the troubled wave,

A A7 D

tis a wail that is heard upon the shore

G D

Tis a dirge that is murmured around the lowly grave;

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D

Tis the song, the sigh of the weary,

E7 A A7

hard times, hard times, come again no more

D G D

Many days you have lingered around my cabin door;

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D G D A D

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more.

D G D G D A D

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more. . . .

* Alternates:

Capo II

D C

A G

A7 G7

G F

E7 D7

Open

D A

A E

A7 E7

G D

E7 B7

** This is the Nanci Griffith version:

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