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Hard Bargain

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[Intro]
E A E A
EI'm a bit run down
But I'm okAay
EI just feel like calling it a AdaG#my
But you send me back to the startA  
You drive a hard EbargainA  
EEach time I'm heading
AFor nowhere
EDoomed and determined to go thereA  G#m  
It seems I never get farA  
'Cos you drive a hard baErgainA  
You drive a hard EbargainA  
AHow's a Bguy supposed to failE  
With someone like you arounF#mdE  A  
I've tBried and tried
To no avaEil
You just can't seem tF#mo let me downE  A  
You dErive a hard bargainA  E  A  B  A  E  A  
AHow's a Bguy supposed to failE  
With someone like you arounF#mdE  A  
I've tBried and tried
To no avaEil
You just can't seem tF#mo let me downE  A  
You dErive a hard bargainA  
ESo I'll keep on playing
That old Asong
E'Cos for all I know
AIt's where I belongG#m  
When the Aworld is breaking my heart
You drive a hard bEargain A  
BYou send me back to the startA  
You drive a hard Ebargain A  
EI'm a bit run down
But I'm okAay

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The story behind the song

Ron Sexsmith is a Canadian singer-songwriter who began releasing his own material in 1985. He started writing songs after the birth of his first child that same year. He gained a reputation early in his career for his ability to play many requests, earning him the nickname "The One-Man Jukebox." This song, appearing on the album Retriever, carries the quiet introspection of an artist who has honed his craft over many years.

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

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Hard Bargain

by Ron Sexsmith

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G#m

F#m

[Intro]

E A E A

I'm a bit run down

But I'm okay

E A G#m

I just feel like calling it a day

But you send me back to the start

E A

You drive a hard bargain

Each time I'm heading

For nowhere

E A G#m

Doomed and determined to go there

It seems I never get far

E A

'Cos you drive a hard bargain

E A

You drive a hard bargain

A B E

How's a guy supposed to fail

F#m E A

With someone like you around

I've tried and tried

To no avail

F#m E A

You just can't seem to let me down

E A E A B A E A

You drive a hard bargain

A B E

How's a guy supposed to fail

F#m E A

With someone like you around

I've tried and tried

To no avail

F#m E A

You just can't seem to let me down

E A

You drive a hard bargain

So I'll keep on playing

That old song

'Cos for all I know

A G#m

It's where I belong

When the world is breaking my heart

E A

You drive a hard bargain

B A

You send me back to the start

E A

You drive a hard bargain

I'm a bit run down

But I'm okay

About Hard Bargain Chords by Ron Sexsmith

Learn how to play Hard Bargain by Ron Sexsmith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hard Bargain chords”, “Hard Bargain guitar chords”, or “Ron Sexsmith Hard Bargain 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 Bargain chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hard Bargain lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, G#m, B, F#m.

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What key is "Hard Bargain" in?

The chords for "Hard Bargain" show the original chord names (including E, A, G#m, B, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.