Bob Dylan - Life Is Hard: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Life Is Hard" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Life Is Hard Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bob Dylan
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Life Is Hard" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
D#maj7 The evening winds are still Dm7 E7 I've lost the way and will Am D7 Can't tell you where they went Gm C7 I just know what they meant Am Amaj7/G# I'm always on my guard Am7/G Am6/F# Admitting life is hard Gm C7 F Without you near me The friend you used to be So near and dear to me You slipped so far away Where did we go astray I passed the old school yard Admitting life is hard Without you near me A# A7 Ever since the day Dm D7 The day you went away Gm C7 F I felt that emptiness so wide A# A7 I don't know what's wrong or right Dm D7 I just know I need strength to fight Gm C7 Am Strength to fight that world outside Since we've been out of touch I haven't felt that much From day to barren day My heart stays locked away I walk the boulevard Admitting life is hard Without you near me The sun is sinking low I guess it's time to go I feel a chilly breeze In place of memories My dreams are locked and barred Admitting life is hard Without you near me Without you near me You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsAm  A#  Amaj7  Am6  A7  Am7  C7  Dm  D#m  D#maj7  D7  Dm7  E7  F  F#  G  Gm  G#  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar 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 "Life Is Hard" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Life Is Hard" by Bob Dylan.