The Hard Way Each new line of chords lasts the whole verse. C Dm F x2 G x2 C x2 Only fools would race down Grist Mill Road Let alone in angry weather That what I tell everyone I know Now that I know better F C F C F C F x3 G x2 C x4 That's a lesson I wish I woulda learned Without havin' to watch my Mustang burn Before my best buddy had to wind up hurt An' his whole life changed That's a lesson I wish I didn't learn the hard way C Dm F x2 G x2 C x2 Only a fool would keep a diamond ring In a box on the top of his closet He came so close; he almost asked It was right there in his pocket F C F C F C F x3 G x2 C x4 That's a lesson I wish I woulda learned Before standin' in the back row of that church Watchin' her daddy givin' her To the man who took my place That's a lesson I wish I didn't learn the hard way C Dm F x2 G x2 C x2 Only fools don't take the time of day They stay too busy runnin' An' to stop just once to tell their Dad Just how much they love him F C F C F C F x3 G x2 C x4 That's a lesson I wish I woulda learned Before that phone call came an' it was her No, Momma never had to say a word I knew it was too late That's a lesson I wish I didn't learn the hard way [Thanks to Adam for tabs]