The Hard Way chords by 
Mary Chapin Carpenter 
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The original key of The Hard Way by Mary Chapin Carpenter is Db major.
The primary chords used in The Hard Way are Ab, Gb, Db, F, Bbm, Eb.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Ab, Gb, Db, F, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The Hard Way is approximately 115 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Hard Way 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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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 Mary Chapin Carpenter.
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