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Ain't Life Hell (Mono) chords by
Hank Cochran
Hank Cochran
Willie Nelson
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
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I made a lot of

money workin' like a dog,
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but women and whiskey done

got it all ahead.
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Hey, ain't life hell
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The more I made, the more I spent
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And the more I paid to the government
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Hey, ain't life hell
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A lot of folks say we're no good
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But we're just doin' what

they wish they could
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So if I'm up or if I'm down
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I'm gonna be happy wherever I'm found
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What's the use, old Hank,

workin' like a slave?
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Yeah, when he's got a wife
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that sings on the stage
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Ain't life hell?
Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Ain't life hell, a lot of folks say

We're no good,
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but we're just doin'

what they wish they could
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So if I'm up or if I'm down,
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I'm gonna be happy wherever
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I'm found
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That's the words to our song
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If you want any more,

then write your own
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Hey, ain't life hell?
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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ain't Life Hell (Mono) by Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson is E major.

The primary chords used in Ain't Life Hell (Mono) are E, B, A, F#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A, F#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Ain't Life Hell (Mono) is approximately 125 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Ain't Life Hell (Mono) using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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