Now playing

Hard Times

Chords

4.76 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
Let us Dpause in life’s pleasures and Gcount its Amany Dtears
GWhile we Dall share the sorrow Awith the Dpoor
There’s a Dsong that will linger forGever Ain our Dears
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore
[Chorus]
It’s the Dsong, the sigh C#of Dthe GweaDry
DHard Atimes, Dhard Gtimes, Bmcome again no Amore
Many Ddays D/C#you have D/BlingeD/Ared arGound my Acabin Ddoor
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore
[Verse 2]
While we Dseek mirth and beauty and Gmusic Alight and Dgay
GThere are Dfrail forms fainting Aat the Ddoor
Though their Dvoices are silent, their Gpleading Alooks will Dsay
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore
[Chorus]
It’s the Dsong, the sigh C#of Dthe GweaDry
DHard Atimes, Dhard Gtimes, Bmcome again no Amore
Many Ddays D/C#you have D/BlingeD/Ared arGound my Acabin Ddoor
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore
[Verse 3]
It’s the Dsigh that is wafted aGcross the Atroubled Dwave
GIt’s the Dwail that is heard upAon the Dshore
It’s the Ddirge that is murmured aGround the Alowly Dgrave
GOh Dhard times, come aAgain no Dmore
[Chorus]
It’s the Dsong, the sigh C#of Dthe GweaDry
DHard Atimes, Dhard Gtimes, Bmcome again no Amore
Many Ddays D/C#you have D/BlingeD/Ared arGound my Acabin Ddoor
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore
[Chorus]
It’s the Dsong, the sigh C#of Dthe GweaDry
DHard Atimes, Dhard Gtimes, Bmcome again no Dmore
Many Ddays D/C#you have D/BlingeD/Ared arGound my Acabin Ddoor
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore
GOh, Dhard times come aAgain no Dmore

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 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 Times

by Joel Plaskett

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/C#

D/B

D/A

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

D G A D

Let us pause in life’s pleasures and count its many tears

G D A D

While we all share the sorrow with the poor

D G A D

There’s a song that will linger forever in our ears

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

[Chorus]

D C# D G D

It’s the song, the sigh of the weary

D A D G Bm A

Hard times, hard times, come again no more

D D/C# D/B D/A G A D

Many days you have lingered around my cabin door

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

[Verse 2]

D G A D

While we seek mirth and beauty and music light and gay

G D A D

There are frail forms fainting at the door

D G A D

Though their voices are silent, their pleading looks will say

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

[Chorus]

D C# D G D

It’s the song, the sigh of the weary

D A D G Bm A

Hard times, hard times, come again no more

D D/C# D/B D/A G A D

Many days you have lingered around my cabin door

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

[Verse 3]

D G A D

It’s the sigh that is wafted across the troubled wave

G D A D

It’s the wail that is heard upon the shore

D G A D

It’s the dirge that is murmured around the lowly grave

G D A D

Oh hard times, come again no more

[Chorus]

D C# D G D

It’s the song, the sigh of the weary

D A D G Bm A

Hard times, hard times, come again no more

D D/C# D/B D/A G A D

Many days you have lingered around my cabin door

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

[Chorus]

D C# D G D

It’s the song, the sigh of the weary

D A D G Bm D

Hard times, hard times, come again no more

D D/C# D/B D/A G A D

Many days you have lingered around my cabin door

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

G D A D

Oh, hard times come again no more

About Hard Times Chords by Joel Plaskett

Learn how to play Hard Times by Joel Plaskett with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hard Times chords”, “Hard Times guitar chords”, or “Joel Plaskett Hard Times 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 Times chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hard Times lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, C#, Bm, D/C#.

FAQ — Hard Times by Joel Plaskett

How do I play "Hard Times" by Joel Plaskett on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Hard Times" by Joel Plaskett 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 Times" by Joel Plaskett free?

Yes. The chords for "Hard Times" by Joel Plaskett are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hard Times"?

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

Is "Hard Times" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Hard Times" in?

The chords for "Hard Times" show the original chord names (including D, G, A, C#, Bm, D/C#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.