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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"These Hard Times" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 96 BPM.
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About “These Hard Times”
- Where are the chord symbols for "These Hard Times" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "These Hard Times" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "These Hard Times" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "These Hard Times" is in the key of D at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "These Hard Times"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.