Guitar chords Tougher Than The Rest

Tougher Than the Rest was written by Bruce Springsteen and is part of his 1987 album Tunnel of Love. The song reflects a sentiment of determination and resilience in love, with lyrics speaking to being ready for love despite challenges. Springsteen drew inspiration from his own life and relationships, especially considering his marriage at the time to Julianne Phillips and his emerging relationship with Patti Scialfa, who would later become his w ... See more [+]

Key:  G 
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Well it's Saturday night,
                   
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you're all dressed up in blue
                      
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I been watching you a while,
               
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maybe you been watching me too
                
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So somebody ran out,
                
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left somebody's heart in a mess
                           
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Well if you're looking for love,
       
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honey, I'm tougher than the rest
                                
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Some girls they want a handsome Dan,
        
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or some good looking Joe
                   
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On their arms some girls like a sweet talking Romeo
                 
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Well around here baby,
              
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I learned you get what you can get
                              
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So if you're rough enough for love,
       
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honey, I'm tougher than the rest
            
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The road is dark,
                      
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and it's a thin, thin line
                  
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But I want you to know I'll walk it for you any time
                 
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Maybe your other boyfriends,
                  
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Couldn't pass the test
                                   
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Well if you're rough and ready for love,
       
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honey, I'm tougher than the rest
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The road is dark,
                      
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and it's a thin, thin line
                  
C
                         
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But I want you to know I'll walk it for you any time
                 
Em
        
C
 
Maybe your other boyfriends,
                  
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Couldn't pass the test
                                   
C
 
Well if you're rough and ready for love,
       
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honey, I'm tougher than the rest
                 
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Well it ain't no secret,
                   
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I've been around a time or two
                  
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Well I don't know baby maybe you've been around too
                     
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Well there's another dance, (honey)
              
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all you gotta do is say yes
                                  
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And if you're rough and ready for love,
       
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D
        
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honey, I'm tougher than the rest
                           
C
 
If you're rough enough for love,
      
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D
        
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baby, I'm tougher than the rest
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* Album version:
Capo II or open
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