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[Intro]
D  G  D  G
[Verse 1]
DI see the look that's in your eyes
That says A"I must keep most of me inside
'Cause yBmou'd never love me if I didn't hide
GThe sAecrets of my heart"
DWell I'm not here for the surface stuff
I Ajust get bored with all that fluff
So Bmshow me the edges even if it's rough
And Alet the real love start
[Pre Chorus]
GYou think your shame and Ddeep disgrace
ArEme more than I can Dbear
GBut you can go to your dDarkest place
Em7I will meet yAou there
[Chorus]
And I'm stGrong enough to tDake it
And I kAnow what you've been thBmrough
GYou've got a whole heart
BmGive me the hard part
EmI can lAove that DtooG  D  
[Verse 2]
DYou look at me with some surprise
And I Asee the doubt that's in your eyes
BmLike something deep inside you cries
With a hAunger to be known
Like a Dtiger born in a city zoo
There's beeAn no place for what's inside of you
BmYou try to live like the others do
And it lAeaves you so alone
[Pre Chorus]
GI know you think that the Dheat of your pain
Is mEmore than I can staDnd
GBurn it all in Done big flame
And I wilEm7l hold it in my Ahand
[Chorus]
I'm stGrong enough to tDake it
And I kAnow what you've been thBmroughA  
GYou've got a whole heart
BmGive me the hard part
EmI can lAove that Dtoo
[Verse 3]
DNow your eyes well up with tears
As desAire mixes with you fears
GAfter so many wounded years
Can you lAong for what you've missed
You want a Dcool breeze to dance with your flame
A long lost lover who knows your true name
BmA secret garden beyGmond this sGhame
And it aAll comes down to this
[Pre Chorus]
GYou think your drowning hDope will die
In a Emsea withoAut a shoreD  
GBut I can drink that Docean dry
And sEm7till come back for Amore
[Chorus]
I'm stGrong enough to tDake it
And I kAnow what you've been thBmroughA  
GYou've got a whole heart
BmGive me the hard part
EmI can lAove that tDoo
[Chorus]
I'm stGrong enough to tDake it
And I kAnow what you've been thBmroughA  
GYou've got a whole heart
BmGive me the hard part
EmI can lAove that tDoo
[Outro]
GYou've got a whole heart
BmGive me the hard part
EmI can lAove that tDoo
D  G  D  G  D  G  D

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The story behind the song

The song "Hard Part" by David Wilcox explores the profound connection between two people, acknowledging the depth of understanding that passes between them. It speaks to a partner's willingness to journey into their most vulnerable, "darkest place" with a deep desire to be truly seen and understood, yet still emerge ready to engage further. It suggests a relationship where even the most challenging emotional explorations are met with acceptance and a continued hunger for intimacy.

AI-written from these sources:David Wilcox (screenwriter) — Wikipedia ↗

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Hard Part

by David Wilcox (US)

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Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

[Intro]

D G D G

[Verse 1]

I see the look that's in your eyes

That says "I must keep most of me inside

'Cause you'd never love me if I didn't hide

G A

The secrets of my heart"

Well I'm not here for the surface stuff

I just get bored with all that fluff

So show me the edges even if it's rough

And let the real love start

[Pre Chorus]

G D

You think your shame and deep disgrace

Em D

Are more than I can bear

G D

But you can go to your darkest place

Em7 A

I will meet you there

[Chorus]

G D

And I'm strong enough to take it

A Bm

And I know what you've been through

You've got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

Em A D G D

I can love that too

[Verse 2]

You look at me with some surprise

And I see the doubt that's in your eyes

Like something deep inside you cries

With a hunger to be known

Like a tiger born in a city zoo

There's been no place for what's inside of you

You try to live like the others do

And it leaves you so alone

[Pre Chorus]

G D

I know you think that the heat of your pain

Em D

Is more than I can stand

G D

Burn it all in one big flame

Em7 A

And I will hold it in my hand

[Chorus]

G D

I'm strong enough to take it

A Bm A

And I know what you've been through

You've got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

Em A D

I can love that too

[Verse 3]

Now your eyes well up with tears

As desire mixes with you fears

After so many wounded years

Can you long for what you've missed

You want a cool breeze to dance with your flame

A long lost lover who knows your true name

Bm Gm G

A secret garden beyond this shame

And it all comes down to this

[Pre Chorus]

G D

You think your drowning hope will die

Em A D

In a sea without a shore

G D

But I can drink that ocean dry

Em7 A

And still come back for more

[Chorus]

G D

I'm strong enough to take it

A Bm A

And I know what you've been through

You've got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

Em A D

I can love that too

[Chorus]

G D

I'm strong enough to take it

A Bm A

And I know what you've been through

You've got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

Em A D

I can love that too

[Outro]

You've got a whole heart

Give me the hard part

Em A D

I can love that too

D G D G D G D

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