Story Behind The Song
You can't spend your life playing blues and classic rock music and not learn the truths recited in this song...unless you just don't care, you ignore them, or you turn your back on them despite knowing them. Sure, there are many types of "hard livin',"
Song Description
A Chicago Blues shuffle once again drives the strong beat of this song, as it repeatedly points out the pitfalls of "hard livin'."
| Song Length |
3:58 |
Genre |
Blues - Chicago, Blues - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Distressed |
Subject |
Life, General |
| Similar Artists |
Eric Clapton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
HARD LIVIN'
Hard Livin', it don't bring you fame.
Hard Livin', it don't mean a thing.
Hard Livin', ain't somethin' to gain cuz,
Hard Livin' brings nothin' but pain.
Hard Livin', it ain't a thing you win.
Hard Livin', it will land you in the pen.
Hard Livin', will steal your life cuz,
Hard Livin' well it just ain't right.
Each passing moment is a chance to turn it around.
If you give Him your life, then you'll inherit the crown.
Hard Livin', it makes you a disaster.
Hard Livin', brings death only faster.
Hard Livin', it ain't no winnin' streak cuz,
Hard Livin' brings nothin' but grief.
Hard Livin', it won't make you cool.
Hard Livin', will show you're a fool.
Hard Livin', it ain't no way out cuz,
Hard Livin' ain't what it's all about.
Each passing moment is a chance to turn it around.
If you give Him your life, then you'll inherit the crown.
Each passing moment is a chance to turn it around.
If you give Him your life, then you'll inherit the crown.
Hard Livin', it ain't no cure.
Hard Livin', is ruin for sure.
Hard Livin', it ain't no deal cuz,
Hard Livin' ain't livin' for real.
Hard Livin', it ain't the Way.
Hard Livin', you can stop it today.
Hard Livin', don't have to control cuz,
Hard Livin' won't save your soul.
Hard Livin'....
Hard Livin'....
Hard Livin'....
Hard Livin'....
Copyright February 18, 2002, by Steven L. Robbins; SLR Records, Inc.; The Crossroads Music Company, Inc.