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Hard Bargain

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[Intro]
E A E A
E
I'm a bit run down
          A
But I'm okay
E                            A  G#m
I just feel like calling it a day
                                            A
But you send me back to the start
                E                    A
You drive a hard bargain
E
Each time I'm heading
A
For nowhere
E                                     A              G#m
Doomed and determined to go there
                              A
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
      B
I've tried and tried
         E
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
      B
I've tried and tried
         E
To no avail
                     F#m                         E A
You just can't seem to let me down
     E                               A
You drive a hard bargain
E
So I'll keep on playing
        A
That old song
E
'Cos for all I know
A                            G#m
It's where I belong
        A
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 
E
I'm a bit run down
          A
But I'm okay

Hard Bargain chords and lyrics

Free chords for Hard Bargain by Ron Sexsmith. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
E A E A

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

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Is "Hard Bargain" easy to play on guitar?

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

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.