Paul Kelly - Hard Times Lyrics






I remember back before it all became clear
The end wasn't near
We were poor without fear
I remember times before it all became plain
We were young and insane
She liked to fuck in the rain
We thought that we were pretty
I guess that we were
We loved without pity
I did it for her
We loved it in the city
Loved it in the dirt that was building up in our minds
And clouding our eyes
In hard times
In hard times
In hard times

I remember back when it was still cool to dance
To a band in tight pants
Even if they were trash
Juliet was expert at the withering glance
That could turn you to ash but you'd still take that chance
I thought that I was funny
I probably was
When she asked me for money I said you're the boss
You know I'm sorry honey, I didn't count the cost
Of the silly things I did
The things that I hid

In hard times
In hard times
In hard times

We got high but always for fun
We'd try anything once maybe twice
And we'd never pay

Well I know somewhere, sometime, I'll meet her again
It won't be as lovers, but still more than friends
Maybe then I'll ask her if she remembers when
She could keep me smiling
Just with her violin

In hard times
In hard times
In hard times
In hard times





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  1. J.... T....

    Anyone else know that this is a bob Dylan cover?

    J.... T....

    Actually it goes back longer than Bob... Stephen Foster write this in the 1800's.. love this version by Paul

  2. S.... B....

    Beautiful! Have added it to my repertoire!

  3. T.... ....

    Funny how I've never thought of Charlie as a pianist, but like the true genius he is, his beautiful soul shines through, no matter what he is playing. Even though I may have been wrong when I told Paul he would never be a singer as long as his bum points to the ground, on the fact that Charlie is a National Treasure, just like Paul, I stand firm.

  4. T.... B....

    Mighty fine

  5. G.... P....

    Thank you WAL ... my musical education continues. This is splendid!

  6. E.... S....

    listen to this song every day watching my wife fall away in front of my own eyes

    E.... S....

    I feel for you and wish you comfort. I have watched my brother die and now see my parents failing. Life can be tough. Hang in there and enjoy the good things that happen too.

  7. R.... C....

    Those Soyuz mics Paul's using are absolutely amazing, such a warm sounding vocal, gives me shivers.

  8. M.... M....

    your voice is hypnotic

  9. s.... ....

    Takes me home lovely song

  10. L.... M....

    Great version of one of my favourite songs.

  11. J.... J....

    Wonderful. Can't wait for the album.

  12. C.... H....

    Another Amazing ballad from a Master!!

    C.... H....

    This is an old Stephen Foster song from the 1860's. Great version...

  13. K.... W....

    Paul still going strong !

  14. C.... D....

    Nice one!