Queen - It's a Hard Life (Jody Cooper acoustic cover)

This is one of my favourite Queen and Freddie Mercury songs and also, I think, one of Freddie's most personal and biographical. It's also one of their hardest to sing (Freddie rarely sang it live)...but I like a challenge! ;)
Chords (capo on 3rd fret):
Intro: Am / C (single note) / B7 / G - F/G / G - F/G
Verse: G - D / Em - Emadd2 - Em / C - G/B / Am / G / G/F
Bridge: C - G/B / Am - Em / C - G/B / Am - Em / F / D (or D7)
Chorus: G - Bm / C - G / C - G / D - Em / Fadd9 (or F) - D/F# (or D7)/ G - Bm / C - G / C - G / D / C / Bb6/C
Verse - Bridge - Chorus
Instrumental: F / Esus4-E-Esus4-E / Am - Am7/G / Am/F - Am/E / C - G/B / Am / F - C/E / Dm7 / Gsus4 / F/G - G / F - C/E / Dm7 - Am / F - C/E / Dm7 - Am / G / D (or D7)
Chorus
Chorus end ("I did it for love..."): D / Em7 / Fadd9 / D7/F#
End: G - F/G (x5) / G - Fadd9/G
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Thanks very much for dropping by! :)

[@can75401]

The cover I dreamed to find when I searched

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks very much! :)

[@albertarevalo6765]

Another act of original covering a great song

[@bryanhancock6938]

Well done. I love doing covers but could only dream of having such a wide vocal range. A hard song to do justice but you've done it very well both vocal and guitar. Great cover.

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Bryan! When I was younger I used to dream of being able to sing songs like this and now (after a lot of singing and learning some vocal techniques!) I can. It's still not an easy song to sing though ;) At the end of the day, feeling is much more important than range (there's so many good examples of singers like that out there) and, if you enjoy what you're doing, that's all that matters. Keep on keeping on! :)

[@_ghost_13]

wow your voice is just amazing ! Freddie would be so proud

[@jodycoopermusic]

Hi Calum, thanks for the lovely message - that's nice of you to say! I really do appreciate it :)

[@jackthelad15]

Simply sublime♥️ remembering Tony Mc from Limerick...

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks C J! Hope you’re doing well! :)

[@lukemason888]

One of my favourite Queen songs, and executed amazingly! Great take on a difficult song. Well done, mate!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Luke! One of my favourites too :)

[@carlosm.moralesvillalobos4695]

I don't want my freedom
There's no reason for living with a broken heart
This is a tricky situation
I've only got myself to blame
It's just a simple fact of life
It can happen to any one
You win, you lose
It's a chance you have to take with love
Oh yeah, I fell in love
But now you say it's over and I'm falling apart
Yeah yeah
It's a hard life
To be true lovers together
To love and live forever in each others hearts
It's a long hard fight
To learn to care for each other
To trust in one another right from the start
When you're in love
I try and mend the broken pieces
Oh, I try to fight back the tears
Oh, they say it's just a state of mind
But it happens to everyone
How it hurts (yeah) deep inside (oh yeah)
When your love has cut you down to size
Life is tough on your own
Now I'm waiting for something to fall from the skies
I'm waiting for love
Yes it's a hard life
Two lovers together
To love and live forever in each others hearts
It's a long hard fight
To learn to care for each other
To trust in one another right from the start
When you're in love
Yes it's a hard life
In a world that's filled with sorrow
There are people searching for love in every way
It's a long hard fight
But I'll always live for tomorrow
I'll look back at myself and say I did it for love (oh)
Yes I did it for love
For love
Oh I did it for love

[@arturorodriguezherrera294]

The best cover of this beautiful song!! Excellent voice, really belter!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Hi Arturo, sorry for the delay! Thanks so much for your comment. I hope you're doing ok in this crazy world! :)

[@LauraBuosi]

INCREDIBLE

[@marioanthonysfreestylegita2417]

This is what music is made for! It moves people when played the way you do! Freddy would be proud to hear your arrangement!!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks very much for dropping by with your kind words, Mario 🤗 I'm glad you approve 🙂 This is exactly the reason why I do what I do...so I'll keep on trying to do it 😉 Greetings from Germany 🙋‍♂

[@Borester]

Awesome i find Queen songs are so complex so to strip this down just to accoustic guitar is amazing, perfectly played and sung!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Boris! You're right. But I like a challenge :D

[@marluch]

Your voice, your guitar... Amazing performance!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank youuuuu! :)

[@anwbapunsi5275]

So good to hear such a beautiful song in raw...its brilliant...do more...cheers

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@TroySavage]

What a gift, thanks brother

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Troy! Hope you're keeping well. Greetings from Germany :)

[@daniszwarc]

You just blew my mind. Just wow!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Dani :) Hope you're doing well in this crazy world!

[@daniszwarc]

@@jodycoopermusic music like the one you sing makes this world better, Jody.

[@jerryadrianolopessilva4554]

🙌🙌👏👏👏👏 melhor acústico que houvi ate hoje 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Eduranzoni]

So incredible!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Oscar! :)

[@LittleGuava1ksubs]

only 863 subs cmon he deserves a billion

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks little Guava! Spread the word and maybe one day I'll get there 😀 Greetings from Germany!

[@juanmanuelroman4499]

Brillante!!!!

[@jodycooper7753]

Thanks Juan! :)

[@anlelmastas6201]

I melt for this too

[@davidcockcroft5444]

That range...

[@barrymurphy1747]

Just amazing, mannn!!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! :D

[@ThibautKurt23]

Great interpretation ! Great range ! Nice arrangement ! Bravo !

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank a lot! 🙂 Feel free to check out my other Queen covers on here (there’s quite a few 😉).

[@pablobarrios7681]

You are bloody amazing man!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Pablo! :)

[@vladcirti297]

I was not expecting such a voice. That hit me hard bro. You put a smile on my face.
🤟Rock on!🤟

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Vlad! And happy New Year to you! :)

[@vladcirti297]

Same to you man

[@sanglechang3853]

Loved it ♥️💙💙💙😍
Do more of Queen Covers

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! :) I've got several videos in different playlists on my channel, so feel free to check them out. I'll also be uploading a new one in the next weeks so make sure to subscribe to get a notification when it comes out. Thanks again and hope you have a great weekend! :)

[@victordethling4885]

really nice.. perfect perfomance

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Victor! :)

[@23Chickens1Cowandhalfgoat]

Really loved your acoustic version! Great performance my friend!

[@jodycooper7753]

Thanks Dean! I've got quite a few Queen covers on my channel, including some as Freddie Mercury in a tribute band, so feel free to check them out! :)

[@matiasrenemartinez326]

Genius!!!!!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Mathias! Hope you're doing well 😊

[@alexandermartin8230]

Well done, that was brilliant, enjoyed that

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you! :)

[@ruth571]

really good job dude!! its a difficult song ... its one of my favourite too... saludos desde Argentina!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Ruth! Best wishes from Germany :)

[@Ryanj82]

Amazing!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! :)

[@hafezshirzadi7238]

Well done man. I hope people understand how difficult this track and honestly all of Queens tracks are to sing. You did beautifully ❤

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Hafez! I really appreciate the feedback :)

[@borjamartinez4416]

Im love it, congrats!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Borja! :)

[@TroySavage]

I need to specify because its been on my mind…what i mean by my comment was not just recognition that you can sing and play well, nor that its Freddy Mercury and thats hard to make sound as nice as you did. But what you have presented as a projection of such a pure song in such a truly respectable take, is amazing…you have given us a gift, and i thank you for this deeply…never stop

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you so much Troy! That’s definitely one of the nicest things anyone has ever said about my performance. So thank you! I really do appreciate it 🤗

[@sebaxd1881]

pedazo de voz bro, algo de Queen siempre se agradece. Desde Chile

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Cesar! Hope all is well in Chile! :)

[@mariaclaradantas6637]

Perfect😍😍

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Maria! 😊 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@reettata]

Wow an amazing voice!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Reeta :) I hope you're doing well!

[@manoeloliveira1062]

Very very very good!!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Manoel! :) Greetings from Germany!

[@HipnoPanda]

Yeah!

[@eukkastudio7778]

Very good. This deserves more views

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you! Have a great Sunday :)

[@SebaBerrio]

¡Excelente Cover, muy emocionante oirlo en solo guitarra. Saludos desde Colombia!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Sebastian! If you like, feel free to subscribe to my channel for all the latest Jody video goodness :) Greetings from Germany!

[@WallytheRapper]

Well done.. enjoyed this

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Wally :)

[@dm6198]

Bravo 👍 é orecchiabile 🎶

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you! :)

[@dm6198]

@@jodycoopermusic you are welcome 👍

I like it!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Drago! Have a great week 😀

[@popcornpinky-pie2289]

I'm in love

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Evita! Not sure who 'Cody' is but I'll pass on your regards when I meet them ;)

[@popcornpinky-pie2289]

@@jodycoopermusic LOL sry 😂

[@jodycoopermusic]

No worries :D

[@vaguadaoficial3305]

EL UNICO QUE CAUSO EMOCIONARME SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA EXELENTE VERSION Y MARAVILLOSA CANCION.

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you from Germany! :)

[@emmvee215]

The song blends well with your voice, nice job

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Mizo! :)

[@javierayala8946]

guauuuuuu muy bueno!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! :)

[@brucor3578]

Woooowwww

[@alexmak2534]

Very good performance. I like this song too, but "Another one bites the dust" is my favorite

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Alex! Have you seen my version of Another One Bites the Dust with the Queen tribute band MerQury? It's on here somewhere... :)

[@pallabidas7915]

You have done a good job..liked it ...love from india...

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Pallabi :) And hello from Germany!

[@LauraBuosi]

amazinggggg

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Laura! Feel free to subscribe to my page if you like to get all the latest videos direct to your inbox :)

[@Jenseman84.photograph]

Amazing cover

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Jens!

[@WareBare]

Wow that surprised me that was awesome 👍

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Antony! All the best from Germany :)

[@davidtitta81]

Great cover

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks David :)

[@marvinpoh3238]

Impressive! 👍🏿

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Marvin! I try and post new videos whenever I get the chance, so feel free to check them out or subscribe. That way you can get notified when I put them up :) Greetings from Germany!

[@JulioAroeira]

nice work dude!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Julio! And a happy New Year! :)

[@LeticiaFerreira-ze2gj]

brabo demais irmao, xoxo 😍😍❤❤❤❤

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Leticia (though I think Google Translate doesn't quite understand lol). Hope you're doing well in this crazy world!

[@luisjroman6860]

Suena excelente :)

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Luis! Feel free to subscribe to my channel for all the latest Jody video goodness :) Greetings from Germany!

[@cutiepiebb]

you're awesome!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you! :)

[@69smilex]

Nice voice, really good

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Denise! :)

[@210321310878]

Bravo Jody :D

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Stefano! I hope you're doing well ☺️

[@renemarcal6466]

Gostei , muito bom

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Rene! :)

[@martinianovalle9590]

few people can sing freddy, you are one of them!!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Martiniano! That's probably the biggest compliment anyone could pay me :) I hope, wherever you are, you're doing well! Greetings from Germany.

[@martinianovalle]

@@jodycoopermusicexactly, give a good moment to the people is the best payment. This is my music acount, here´s what i´m doing. Greetings frome Argentina!

[@greyrobles2349]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@manpra34]

man you need millions of subscribers ...

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! 🤗 Feel free to spread the word 🙏 Greetings from Germany!

[@muhamadauly3873]

Nice cover my friend

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Muhamad! :)

[@erickcalmet]

go out to tour, great cover, greetings from venezuela

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Erick! Greetings from Germany :)

[@anacleo6044]

Vc eh muito bom 👏👏👏😍❤️

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you :)

[@stevenbaker9871]

Sweet

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Steven :)

[@calvinmondrago7397]

Voice!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Calvin! 🙏😊

[@teteu1511]

cacetinho, muito bom, to arrepiado

[@fab.exe.6791]

You have a beautiful beautiful Voice, congratulation!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you so much!! Don’t know why UA-cam never showed me your comment :P Hope you’re doing well!

[@fab.exe.6791]

@@jodycoopermusic oh, you're welcome, youtube is like a child, throwing tantrums😂, anyway i'm fine thanks, and you?💪🏽

[@jodycoopermusic]

@@fab.exe.6791 All's good here, thanks. Happy to be able to play to audiences again, even if it is under restricted conditions :)

[@fab.exe.6791]

@@jodycoopermusic I'm Italian, from Naples, here the quarantine was a bit heavy, here in southern Italy we are not used ti staying at home😂.

[@jodycoopermusic]

@@fab.exe.6791 I can imagine! I was in isolation with my family for 3 months :P But at least I was able to be creative and write lots of new songs :)

[@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond]

Brave but great 👍😎

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Stuart 🙂 Hope you're doing ok in this crazy world!

[@carlosscheffer6952]

Genial

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Carlos :)

[@inalars2341]

Ini sungguh keren bro 👏👏👏

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Inal! 🙂

[@lalaflyoficial1729]

Good Job bro

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks dude! Feel free to subscribe to my channel for all the latest Jody video goodness :) Greetings from Germany!

[@lidiafaraci6832]

👍

[@idafareed6829]

Please Cover Queen's Song More.. I love Queen

[@raflialbani2275]

masyaalah

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! :)

[@joaoLopes-jv9gk]

nice

[@jodycoopermusic]

Cheers! :)

[@jacoblalramthansanga6323]

i really like to listen in real life from...Mizoram of India

[@jodycoopermusic]

Who knows? Maybe I'll get to travel to India someday :)

[@leeros2714]

wow... wish i could hear freddy sing in a raw music..

[@davidjackson8889]

Very Nice ! Can you write the chords please. Coz i don t find it?
Merci

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks David :) I've posted the chords in the info section. Hope that helps!

[@maritzajimenez6690]

You're not Freddie, nobody is, of course, but you sound quite nice, good voice with the right highers. I loved it

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you Maritza! You're right, Freddie was a one-off and all the rest of us are just mere mortals, but it was fun to do it anyway 🙂 Feel free to check out some of my other videos on here (covers/originals). Hope you have a lovely day! 😊

[@kellybrown6988]

👍🏽

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Kelly :)

[@marktaylor3809]

Excellent cover Jody, fav band Queen, one of me fav songs, always wanted to do this but don't know the chords, thumbs up from me. Your not Freddie though lol

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Mark! Yes, there's only one Freddie ;)

You are very talented and your voice helps you a lot.
I also think that you should let yourself have your own interpretation, away from Freddie's, which will bring the better out of you.

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Corneliu! :) All the best!

[@ferocious_r]

Damn we miss hearing your recording sounds through the ceiling :-(

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks Jonathan and Sree (hope I spelt that right?!)! :)

[@angelperez5949]

Can you give me the chords you use sir? Thank you

[@jodycoopermusic]

Sure! They’re in the more info section directly below this video 🙂

[@juniorbike69]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thank you! :) Hope you're doing ok!

[@w-k-s-b443]

2nd best (1st is Q+Tom Chaplin) I heard

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! Yes, I agree that cover version is brilliant and my favourite too :)

[@masche5034]

Hi! Please can you translate the chords in Italian language?
Because I'm Italian and so I want to learn it
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jodycoopermusic]

Hi there! I had a look into it to see if it would be possible but unfortunately it's really complicated to translate. Sorry! :(

[@masche5034]

@@jodycoopermusic Don't worry, your voice is beautiful. Congratulation
Byee :)

[@danyacosta9517]

If I would be able to listen you near, I would die

[@jodycoopermusic]

Hi Danie, thanks for your lovely comment :) If you like Queen, you might like to see this too: ua-cam.com/play/PLvpSpNb5h57lSJEh-iSiIE8Pw1AA5ARNT.html
Have a great Sunday! :)

[@danyacosta9517]

@@jodycoopermusic I always see Queen videos and I love your music, Thanks so much!

[@vitormorais1860]

Solo with all harmonies ua-cam.com/video/Jk7ofZHpBz4/v-deo.html

[@jodycoopermusic]

Good job! :)

[@vitormorais1860]

@@jodycoopermusic tks :D

[@IkaKordzakhia]

needs more instruments. You have a great voice

[@jodycoopermusic]

Thanks! Hope you're doing ok in this crazy world! :)

[@fabienvilar7136]

Didn't know that Emmanuel Macron could sing so well!

[@jodycoopermusic]

Haha, neither did I 😂

[@fabienvilar7136]

😂@@jodycoopermusic

[@Akram-wh9ez]

I don't want my freedom
There's no reason for living with a broken heart
This is a tricky situation
I've only got myself to blame
It's just a simple fact of life
It can happen to any one
You win, you lose
It's a chance you have to take with love
Oh yeah, I fell in love
But now you say it's over and I'm falling apart
Yeah yeah
It's a hard life
To be true lovers together
To love and live forever in each others hearts
It's a long hard fight
To learn to care for each other
To trust in one another right from the start
When you're in love
I try and mend the broken pieces
Oh, I try to fight back the tears
Oh, they say it's just a state of mind
But it happens to everyone
How it hurts (yeah) deep inside (oh yeah)
When your love has cut you down to size
Life is tough on your own
Now I'm waiting for something to fall from the skies
I'm waiting for love
Yes it's a hard life
Two lovers together
To love and live forever in each others hearts
It's a long hard fight
To learn to care for each other
To trust in one another right from the start
When you're in love
Yes it's a hard life
In a world that's filled with sorrow
There are people searching for love in every way
It's a long hard fight
But I'll always live for tomorrow
I'll look back at myself and say I did it for love (oh)
Yes I did it for love
For love
Oh I did it for love