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Ain't Life Hell chords by
Willie Nelson
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
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I made a lot of
Verse 1

money

Workin' like a dog
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But, then the whiskey done got it all,
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hey, hey
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Ain't life hell!
Verse 2
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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, hey
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Ain't life hell!
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Verse 3

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A lot of folks say, we're no good

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
Verse 4
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What's the use,

your old man working like a slave
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Well, he's gotta buy the things
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I must have hey, hey
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Ain't life hell!
Interlude 1
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Verse 5
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Ain't life hell!
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A lot of folks say, we're no good

We're just doin',

what they wish they could
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G

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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
Verse 6
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Well, that's the words to our song
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If you want any more
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Then write your own, hey, hey
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Ain't life hell!
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ain't Life Hell by Willie Nelson is E major.

The primary chords used in Ain't Life Hell 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 is approximately 125 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Ain't Life Hell. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Willie Nelson.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Ain't Life Hell to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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