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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "These Hard Times" by Matchbox Twenty in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "These Hard Times" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "These Hard Times" with hands-separate practice in D at 96 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "These Hard Times"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "These Hard Times" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "These Hard Times"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "These Hard Times" is in the key of D at 96 BPM.