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Hard Livin

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[Intro]
D5
[Verse]
D5
I used to love to look for a fight
D5
I'd get drunk and shoot out the lights
D5
I was known to get outta hand
N.C.
A rought and rowdy honky tonk man
[Chorus]
        G                        D5
Never thought it would happen to me
          A5        C     G                      D
But this hard livin' ain't as easy as it used to be
[Verse]
D5
I looked a lot, but I've never found
D5
A woman that could settle me down
D5
I been known to have a good time
N.C.
No, I could never walk the line
       G                        D5
Never thought it would happen to me
          A5          C       G          D5
But this hard livin' ain't as easy as it used to be
[Breakdown]
G5 F#5 F5 F#5 G5 F#5 F5 E5
D5
G5 F#5 F5 F#5 G5 F#5 F5 F#5
A5 C
[Chorus]
        G                        D5
Never thought it would happen to me
          A5        C     G                      D5
But this hard livin' ain't as easy as it used to be  woo
[Solo]
G  D5
G  D5
A5 C G
D

Hard Livin chords and lyrics

Free chords for Hard Livin by Chris Stapleton. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
D5
[Verse]
N.C.
A rought and rowdy honky tonk man
[Chorus]
[Verse]
N.C.
No, I could never walk the line
[Breakdown]
G5 F#5 F5 F#5 G5 F#5 F5 E5
D5
G5 F#5 F5 F#5 G5 F#5 F5 F#5
A5 C
[Chorus]
[Solo]
G  D5
G  D5
A5 C G
D

Hard Livin Chords by Chris Stapleton

Learn how to play Hard Livin by Chris Stapleton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hard Livin chords”, “Hard Livin guitar chords”, or “Chris Stapleton Hard Livin 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 Livin chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hard Livin lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D5, C, A, G, A5, D.

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

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hard Livin"?

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

Is "Hard Livin" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Hard Livin" in?

The chords for "Hard Livin" show the original chord names (including D5, C, A, G, A5, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.