Living in These Hard Times chords by
Jethro Tull

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Key: D major•

Intro 1

D

D

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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The bomb's in the china.

Verse 1

D

D

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G

G

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D

D

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the fat's in the fire.

C

C

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There's no turkey left

G

G

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D

D

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on the table.

Asus4

Asus4

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D

D

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The com_ muter's return on the

six o'clock flyer

C

C

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A

A

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Brings no bale of hay for the stable.

Bb

Bb

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Well, the light,

it is failing along the green belt

Ab

Ab

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As we follow the hard road

Bb

Bb

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signs.

Semi-detached in in

our suburban-ness ---

Ab

Ab

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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We're living in these hard times.

C

C

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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Verse 2

C

C

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Well the fly's in the milk and

Bb

Bb

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C

C

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the cat's in the stew.

F

F

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C

C

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Another bun in the oven

G

G

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--- o_ h, what to do?

Em

Em

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F

F

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We'll laugh and we'll

C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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sing an_ d try to bring

F

F

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C

C

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A pound from your pocket.

G

G

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F

F

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Good day to you.

Bb

Bb

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Ab

Ab

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Bb

Bb

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Oh, these hard times.

D

D

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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Verse 3

Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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G

G

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The politicians sat on the wall

C

C

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D

D

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And traded with the union game.

Someone slapped a writ

Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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on our de_ ficit ---

C

C

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A

A

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Not a penny left to our name.

Bb

Bb

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Oh, the times are hard and the credits lean,

Ab

Ab

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And they toss and they turn in sleep.

Bb

Bb

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And the line they take

is the line they make ---

Ab

Ab

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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But it's not the line they keep_ .

Interlude 1

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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F

F

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Bb

Bb

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Ab

Ab

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Bb

Bb

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D

D

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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Dsus4

Dsus4

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D

D

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G

G

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The cow jumped over yes_ terday's moon

Verse 4

D

D

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C

C

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D

D

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And the lock ran away with the key.

Asus4

Asus4

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D

D

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You know what you like,

and you like what you know

C

C

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A

A

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But there is no jam for tea.

Bb

Bb

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Ab

Ab

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Well the light it is failing along the green belt

Bb

Bb

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Ab

Ab

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As we follow the hard road

Bb

Bb

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signs.

Semi-detached in

in our suburban-ness ---

Ab

Ab

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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We're living in these hard times.

Outro 1

Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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C

C

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Csus4

Csus4

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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F

F

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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Bb

Bb

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C

C

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F

F

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C

C

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G

G

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F

F

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Bb

Bb

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Ab

Ab

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Bb

Bb

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Bb

Bb

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Ab

Ab

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Chords

D
Dsus4
G
C
Asus4
A
Bb
Ab
Csus4
F
Em

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Living in These Hard Times?

The original key of Living in These Hard Times by Jethro Tull is D major.

What are the main chords for Living in These Hard Times?

The primary chords used in Living in These Hard Times are D, Dsus4, G, C, Asus4, A.

Do I need a capo to play Living in These Hard Times?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Living in These Hard Times beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Dsus4, G, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Living in These Hard Times?

The tempo of Living in These Hard Times is approximately 75 beats per minute.

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