Now playing

Hard To Believe

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Ebmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Chord shapes
Eb     Eb0  Ab2  Db2  Gb1  Bb0  Eb0 (Eb/G applies here too. G is really a bass guitar note.)
Bbsus  x  2  4  4  0  0
Cm7    x  4  6  6  0  0
Absus2 x  0  2  2  0  0
Fm11   x  4  4  2  0  0
ORDER: I V1 V2 C1 V3 V4 C2 B C3Q C4 FC O
[INTRO]
Eb
[VERSE 1]
EbStay, Bbsustell me the story Cm7again
How it Absusall fell apart in the enEbd
And Bbsusjust when you thought you were too    Fm11far gone
You're Abtoo far gone
[VERSE 2]
EbWait, Bbsusmaybe the reasons don't Cm7fit
But Absuswhen did you lose innocenceEb  
And Bbsuswhen did you find that you can't    Fm11hold on?
You can't Absushold on
When the whole  Ebworld brings you downFm11  Absus2  
[CHORUS 1]
   EbWhen stars fall     Bbsusand ground breaks
   Cm7You're sinking      Absus2'cause it's too late
   EbDon't tell me     Bbsusthat it's over
                   Cm7   Absus2(choke)           Eb  Fm11  
   Even though you're finding it hard to believe
   Eb/GEven though you're Absus2finding it hard to beliEbeveFm11  Eb/G  Absus2  
[VERSE 3]
EbFaith, it's eBbsusasier said than doneCm7  
When it's Absus2so     hard to trust anyonEbe
And Bbsusmaybe it's just a Fm11place inside that you      Absus2can hide
[VERSE 4]
EbWait, BbsusI can see you slipping awCm7ay
Just stay     Absus2with me
When the whole   Ebworld brings you     downFm11  Absus2  
                                 (when the whole world brings you down)
[CHORUS 2]
   EbWhen stars fall     Bbsusand ground breaks
   Cm7You're sinking      Absus2'cause it's too late
   EbDon't tell me     Bbsusthat it's over
                   Cm7   Absus2(choke)                      Eb  Fm11  
   Even though you're finding it hard to believe
                                                (in the dark  -  est of nights)
   Eb/GEven though you're Absus2finding it hard to beliEbeveFm11  Eb/G  Ab  
    (I  will   be            there)              (when you're lost,   I will guide   you home)
[BRIDGE]
When the Ebwhole world brings you downFm11  
When the Eb/Gwhole world brings you downAbsus2  
                                        (just stay with me, stay with me)
When the Ebwhole world brings you downFm11  
                                        (just stay with me, stay with me)
When the Eb/Gwhole world brings you downAbsus  
[CHORUS 3 - QUIET]
   EbWhen stars fall     Bbsusand ground breaks
   Cm7You're sinking      Absus2'cause it's too late
   EbI'm right here,     BbsusI'm right here
   Eb/GJust stay Absus2with me
[CHORUS 4]
   EbWhen stars fall     Bbsusand ground breaks
   Cm7You're sinking      Absus2'cause it's too late
   EbDon't tell me     Bbsusthat it's over
   Cm7Even though you're Absus2finding it hard to believe
[FINAL CHORUS]
   EbWhen stars fall     Bbsusand ground breaks
   Cm7You're sinking       Absus2and it's too late
                 (stay                    with me)
   Cm7Don't tell me Bb/Dthat it's o Eb- ver
   Absus2Even though you're Absus2finding it hard to believeEb  Fm11  
                                                   (in the dark  -  est of nights)
   Eb/GEven though you're Absus2finding it hard to beliEbeveFm11  
    (I  will   be            there)              (when you're lost,   I will guide)
[OUTRO]
   Eb/GEven though you're Absus2finding it hard to believeEb  Fm11  
   ( you       home)                               (in the dark  -  est of nights)
   Eb/GEven though you're Absus2finding it hard to beliEbeveFm11  Eb/G  Absus2  
    (I  will   be            there)              (when you're lost,   I will guide     you     home)
When the whole   Ebworld brings you down

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Hard To Believe

by David Hodges

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbsus

Cm7

Absus

Fm11

Absus2

Eb/G

Bb/D

Chord shapes

Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb

Eb 0 2 2 1 0 0 (Eb/G applies here too. G is really a bass guitar note.)

Bbsus x 2 4 4 0 0

Cm7 x 4 6 6 0 0

Absus2 x 0 2 2 0 0

Fm11 x 4 4 2 0 0

ORDER: I V1 V2 C1 V3 V4 C2 B C3Q C4 FC O

[INTRO]

[VERSE 1]

Eb Bbsus Cm7

Stay, tell me the story again

Absus Eb

How it all fell apart in the end

Bbsus Fm11

And just when you thought you were too far gone

You're too far gone

[VERSE 2]

Eb Bbsus Cm7

Wait, maybe the reasons don't fit

Absus Eb

But when did you lose innocence

Bbsus Fm11

And when did you find that you can't hold on?

Absus

You can't hold on

Eb Fm11 Absus2

When the whole world brings you down

[CHORUS 1]

Eb Bbsus

When stars fall and ground breaks

Cm7 Absus2

You're sinking 'cause it's too late

Eb Bbsus

Don't tell me that it's over

Cm7 Absus2 Eb Fm11

(choke)

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

Eb/G Absus2 Eb Fm11 Eb/G Absus2

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

[VERSE 3]

Eb Bbsus Cm7

Faith, it's easier said than done

Absus2 Eb

When it's so hard to trust anyone

Bbsus Fm11 Absus2

And maybe it's just a place inside that you can hide

[VERSE 4]

Eb Bbsus Cm7

Wait, I can see you slipping away

Absus2

Just stay with me

Eb Fm11 Absus2

When the whole world brings you down

(when the whole world brings you down)

[CHORUS 2]

Eb Bbsus

When stars fall and ground breaks

Cm7 Absus2

You're sinking 'cause it's too late

Eb Bbsus

Don't tell me that it's over

Cm7 Absus2 Eb Fm11

(choke)

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

(in the dark - est of nights)

Eb/G Absus2 Eb Fm11 Eb/G Ab

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

(I will be there) (when you're lost, I will guide you home)

[BRIDGE]

Eb Fm11

When the whole world brings you down

Eb/G Absus2

When the whole world brings you down

(just stay with me, stay with me)

Eb Fm11

When the whole world brings you down

(just stay with me, stay with me)

Eb/G Absus

When the whole world brings you down

[CHORUS 3 - QUIET]

Eb Bbsus

When stars fall and ground breaks

Cm7 Absus2

You're sinking 'cause it's too late

Eb Bbsus

I'm right here, I'm right here

Eb/G Absus2

Just stay with me

[CHORUS 4]

Eb Bbsus

When stars fall and ground breaks

Cm7 Absus2

You're sinking 'cause it's too late

Eb Bbsus

Don't tell me that it's over

Cm7 Absus2

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

[FINAL CHORUS]

Eb Bbsus

When stars fall and ground breaks

Cm7 Absus2

You're sinking and it's too late

(stay with me)

Cm7 Bb/D Eb

Don't tell me that it's o - ver

Absus2 Absus2 Eb Fm11

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

(in the dark - est of nights)

Eb/G Absus2 Eb Fm11

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

(I will be there) (when you're lost, I will guide)

[OUTRO]

Eb/G Absus2 Eb Fm11

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

( you home) (in the dark - est of nights)

Eb/G Absus2 Eb Fm11 Eb/G Absus2

Even though you're finding it hard to believe

(I will be there) (when you're lost, I will guide you home)

When the whole world brings you down

About Hard To Believe Chords by David Hodges

Learn how to play Hard To Believe by David Hodges with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hard To Believe chords”, “Hard To Believe guitar chords”, or “David Hodges Hard To Believe chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Hard To Believe chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hard To Believe lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, Eb/G.

FAQ — Hard To Believe by David Hodges

How do I play "Hard To Believe" by David Hodges on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Hard To Believe" by David Hodges on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Hard To Believe" by David Hodges free?

Yes. The chords for "Hard To Believe" by David Hodges are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Hard To Believe" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Hard To Believe" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hard To Believe"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Hard To Believe" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Hard To Believe" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hard To Believe" by David Hodges with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Hodges below.

What key is "Hard To Believe" in?

The chords for "Hard To Believe" show the original chord names (including Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Bb, Eb/G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.