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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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D
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Am
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D
D

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Verse 1
G
G

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I stopped a while this

morning on my way back home
D
D

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I had to realize this time

that I'd be all alone
Am
Am

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And she's moving somewhere far away,
C
C

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not too slow
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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You know I tried so hard to leave her
G
G

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D
D

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C
C

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She said she really had to go
G
G

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And even though this time

it really hurts me bad
D
D

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I've been through similarities

It's not the worst break I've had
A
A

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Am
Am

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And I just can't let it bring
C
C

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me down this low
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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You know I tried so hard to please her
G
G

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D
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C
C

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G
G

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There must be something more to know
Em
Em

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I never thought that we

would find our end this way
Bm
Bm
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It seemed like everything

was gonna be fine
Em
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But still with all the things

that I could do or say
G
G

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It won't change the fate I
A
A

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C
C

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love so well is mine
G
G

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And so I stop again and

look right past the pain
D
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You know I've been in love

before and I can love again
Am
Am

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But I just can't let it bring
C
C

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me down this low
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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You know I've tried so hard to be fair
G
G

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D
D

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There must be something more
C
C

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G
G

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Em
Em

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to know
Bm
Bm
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G
G

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A
A

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C
C

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G
G

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I stopped a while this mornin'

on my way back home
D
D

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I had to realize this time

that I'd be all alone
Am
Am

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Oh, she's moving somewhere far away,
C
C

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not slow
G
G

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D
D

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A

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You know I tried so hard to please her
G
G

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D
D

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She said she really had to go
Outro 1
C
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G

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Am

  • C

  • A

  • Em

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tried So Hard by Iain Matthews is G major.

The primary chords used in Tried So Hard are G, D, Am, C, A, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of Tried So Hard is approximately 91 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Tried So Hard 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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