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(D)Morn ing falls like rain ing; they in to the cit (Bm)y life; the there goes an oth (Em7)er night.
(D)Lose my breath in waves, cus, know ing that ev (Bm)’ry crash is bleed ing the hour glass and tak ing the strength
from all our lives.
(D)Ev ’ry one keeps talk cles, they prom ise you ev (Bm)’ry thing.
the They don’t mean an (Em7)y thing.
(D)We may lose our fo room, there’s just too man (Bm)’ry crash is bleed ing the hour glass and tak ing the strength
from all our lives.
(Bm)y words we’re nev er meant (Em7)to learn.
And we don’t feel so a live.
Say good bye; these days are gone
and we can’t keep hold ing on when all we need is some re lief through these hard times.
Through these hard times.
through these hard times.
Oh, whoa, there’s some thing miss ing.
Oh, whoa, you’ll nev er feel it, but you,
oh, whoa, you’re gon na feel it when it’s
gone,
when it’s gone.
Say good bye; these days are gone
and we can’t keep hold ing on, when all we need is some re lief through these hard times.
Hey, hey,
these hard times,
oh, no, no.
Hard times,
hard times.
Say good bye; these days are gone.
Say good bye; these days are gone.
These days are gone.
These Hard Times — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "These Hard Times" by Matchbox Twenty: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 96 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “These Hard Times”
- What key is "These Hard Times" by Matchbox Twenty played in?
- These Hard Times is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "These Hard Times"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "These Hard Times" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "These Hard Times"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "These Hard Times"?
- "These Hard Times" was originally performed by Matchbox Twenty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "These Hard Times"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Bm, Bmin, D, Dpow, E7, Em7, Emin, +3 more.
- What other songs by Matchbox Twenty can I play here?
- Try "BRIGHT LIGHTS", "IF YOU'RE GONE", "UNWELL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "These Hard Times" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "These Hard Times" by Matchbox Twenty. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "These Hard Times" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "These Hard Times" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.