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Hard Time

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Intro:  F   G7   Bb   Bbm   F   C   Bb  F  
Since I Flost her love
Seems I’ve G7lost my balance
BbI have no soft place to Bbmfall
One could Fsay I’mC  
having a Bbhard timeF  
Well the Fmorning's rough
And the G7night's a challenge
BbAs life grinds to a Bbmhalt
In this Fway I’mC  
having a Bbhard timeF  
EbHard tD7ime
In dGmreams I walk beC7side her
The dEbmawn comes and BbI’m on my oFwn
Where I Fused to laugh
Now I G7find no humor
BbWish I knew what to Bbmsay
Stuck Fam IC  
between a rock and a Bbhard timeF  
Eb     D7
In Gmdreams I walk besC7ide her
The Ebmdawn comes and BbI’m on my Fown
Since I Flost her love
Seems I’ve G7lost my balance
BbThere's no soft voice to Bbmcall
One could Fsay I’m Chaving a Bbhard time
BbmOo-oh…
FI’m Chaving a Bbhard BbmtimeF  

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The story behind the song

"Hard Time" emerges from the world of Ron Sexsmith, a Canadian singer-songwriter who began releasing his own material in 1985. Known for his songwriting, he was even named songwriter of the year at the 2005 Juno Awards. This song, appearing on his 2008 album Exit Strategy of the Soul, fits into a career that has seen him record eighteen albums, showcasing his distinctive voice and musical perspective. It plays like a reflection of the human experience, offering a moment of quiet contemplation through its melody.

AI-written from these sources:Ron Sexsmith — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Hard Time

by Ron Sexsmith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

Ebm

F G7 Bb Bbm F C Bb F

Intro:

Since I lost her love

Seems I’ve lost my balance

Bb Bbm

I have no soft place to fall

F C

One could say I’m

Bb F

having a hard time

Well the morning's rough

And the night's a challenge

Bb Bbm

As life grinds to a halt

F C

In this way I’m

Bb F

having a hard time

Eb D7

Hard time

Gm C7

In dreams I walk beside her

Ebm Bb F

The dawn comes and I’m on my own

Where I used to laugh

Now I find no humor

Bb Bbm

Wish I knew what to say

F C

Stuck am I

Bb F

between a rock and a hard time

Eb D7

Gm C7

In dreams I walk beside her

Ebm Bb F

The dawn comes and I’m on my own

Since I lost her love

Seems I’ve lost my balance

Bb Bbm

There's no soft voice to call

F C Bb

One could say I’m having a hard time

Bbm

Oo-oh…

F C Bb Bbm F

I’m having a hard time

About Hard Time Chords by Ron Sexsmith

Learn how to play Hard Time by Ron Sexsmith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hard Time chords”, “Hard Time guitar chords”, or “Ron Sexsmith Hard Time 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 Time chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hard Time lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, G7, Bb, Bbm, C, Eb.

FAQ — Hard Time by Ron Sexsmith

How do I play "Hard Time" by Ron Sexsmith on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Hard Time" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hard Time"?

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

Is "Hard Time" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hard Time" by Ron Sexsmith with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Ron Sexsmith below.

What key is "Hard Time" in?

The chords for "Hard Time" show the original chord names (including F, G7, Bb, Bbm, C, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.