Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Hard Luck

Chords

4.63 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Hard Luck:Elvis Presley.
Album - Frankie And Johnny - #20 on BB
Hot 200 on RCA Records in 1965.
INTRO:  Bb  C  
BOh, FI'm really feeling mighty low..no, no, Dmno, 
EmI got no Bplace that I can Emgo.Am  F  
GbSo, GI've got some blues to Bsing and Foh, so much 
remembering, Cwoe.F  Ab  
#1.
CBlack cats, Fkeep away from me..Ctake my Emadvice, 
Bgo shinny up a Atree.
I got Ghard luck, the Fhardest kind a luck you'll 
Cfind.
I ain't Alyin', I've got the Dbluest kinda blues,
Gdrivin' me right outta my Cmind.F  G  
#2.
CShe's gone, Fsaid, toodle-oo..Ckissed her goodbye 
and my, my, Amy money, Ftoo.
I've got Ghard luck, the Fhardest kinda luck you've 
Cseen.
I Amean, the way I'm Drunnin' lately, my Glucky number 
Fis thirCteen.F  C  C7  
BRIDGE:
FWhere do I belong, everything I do is wrong..all 
Cwrong, wrong as can be.
Who's Fstacking all the decks, Lady Luck has got the 
hex on Dme..I'm on her Gknee, da, da, da, da.
#3.
CShove Emoff, Fboy, I'm warning you.
CThis thing I caught, you know, Fcould be catchin', too.
EbI've got Ghard luck, the Fhardest kinda Ebluck there can Cbe.
Yes, sirAee, I Dguess hard luck always chooses, Fnatural 
born Blosers Bblike Cme..Em...C..F(yBeaCmh.)
OUTRO:   Em   F   C   F   Ab   F  C  
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

🎸 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 Luck

by Elvis Presley

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Hard Luck:Elvis Presley.

Album - Frankie And Johnny - #20 on BB

Hot 200 on RCA Records in 1965.

Bb C

INTRO:

B F Dm

Oh, I'm really feeling mighty low..no, no, no,

Em B Em Am F

I got no place that I can go.

Gb G B F

So, I've got some blues to sing and oh, so much

C F Ab

remembering, woe.

#1.

C F C Em

Black cats, keep away from me..take my advice,

B A

go shinny up a tree.

G F

I got hard luck, the hardest kind a luck you'll

find.

A D

I ain't lyin', I've got the bluest kinda blues,

G C F G

drivin' me right outta my mind.

#2.

C F C

She's gone, said, toodle-oo..kissed her goodbye

A F

and my, my, my money, too.

G F

I've got hard luck, the hardest kinda luck you've

seen.

A D G

I mean, the way I'm runnin' lately, my lucky number

F C F C C7

is thirteen.

BRIDGE:

Where do I belong, everything I do is wrong..all

wrong, wrong as can be.

Who's stacking all the decks, Lady Luck has got the

D G

hex on me..I'm on her knee, da, da, da, da.

#3.

C Em F

Shove off, boy, I'm warning you.

C F

This thing I caught, you know, could be catchin', too.

Eb G F Eb C

I've got hard luck, the hardest kinda luck there can be.

A D F

Yes, siree, I guess hard luck always chooses, natural

B Bb C Em C F B Cm

born losers like me.......(yeah.)

Em F C F Ab F C

OUTRO:

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

About Hard Luck Chords by Elvis Presley

Learn how to play Hard Luck by Elvis Presley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hard Luck chords”, “Hard Luck guitar chords”, or “Elvis Presley Hard Luck 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 Luck chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hard Luck lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, C, B, F, Dm, Em.

FAQ — Hard Luck by Elvis Presley

How do I play "Hard Luck" by Elvis Presley on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Hard Luck" by Elvis Presley 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 Luck" by Elvis Presley free?

Yes. The chords for "Hard Luck" by Elvis Presley are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hard Luck"?

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

Is "Hard Luck" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Hard Luck" in?

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