Learn to play "Hard Times" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Hard Times" smoothly on your ukulele.
D I bought a house C At the mouth of the holler G A ring at the pawn shop F D And a crib for the kid D I heard some word C There was work up in Hindman G I'm going tomorrow F D And hope that there is My sweat and my wages They don't seem to weigh out I'm gettin' more aches Than I'm gainin' in gold Whoever said You could raise you a family Just a'workin' your tail off Knee deep in coal Well the sign at the church Says I'll reap what I'm sowin' But I ain't lost sleep It'll come in due time If the Lord wants to take me I'm here for the taking Cause hell's probably better Than tryin' to get by You can see me on front page It'll be out tomorrow A boy in his twenties Shot down in his prime For trying to hold up A Texaco station They'll say I was despereate They're probably right I bought a house At the mouth of the holler A ring at the pawn shop And a crib for the kid I heard some word There was work up in Hindman I'm going tomorrow And hope that there is | TransposeReset Font sizeReset Ukulele Chord DiagramsC D F G Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Hard Times" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Hard Times" by Tyler Childers.