Lucinda Williams – Hard Road (Guitar)

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Learned about this great Lucinda song from her Happy Woman Blues album through a cover by Mary Lou Lord. Mary Lou Lord's version is in the key of A. [Intro] G D C G [Verse 1]
G                      D
How long have you been hangin' around

C                      G
Your eyes fixed to the cement ground

C                   G
Your heart is warm, your hands are cold

D                           Am
You know the truth, but the story gets old

G                              D
You stood on the corner for a long time

C                              G
People passin' by you gave you nickels and dimes

C                             G
They think you're one of the nameless

       D               Am             C
Cause you got no record and you ain't famous
[Chorus]
G           B7
Oh, Bill, I know how you're feelin'

     Em                       C
Your heart's on fire and your head is reelin'

              G
But with the spirit to guide you

      D
And a friend beside you

     C
You know you'll win

                       G
If you're only willin'
[Break] G D C [Verse 2]
G                        D
The sun's so hot and my heart is thumpin'

C                 G
Let me buy you a beer or somethin'

C                        G
You've been travellin' a hard road

D                Am
Sit down, Bill, lighten your load

G                      D
If you need a friend, give me a call

C                   G
I got your picture on my wall

C                   G
From one compadre to another

D               Am               C
I love you, Bill, as I would my brother
[Chorus]
G           B7
Oh, Bill, I know how you're feelin'

     Em                       C
Your heart's on fire and your head is reelin'

              G
But with the spirit to guide you

      D
And a friend beside you

     C
You know you'll win

                       G
If you're only willin'

G           B7
Oh, Bill, I know how you're feelin'

     Em                       C
Your heart's on fire and your head is reelin'

              G
But with the spirit to guide you

      D
And a friend beside you

     C
You know you'll win

                       G
If you're only willin'
[Outro] G C G