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Interactive piano tutorial for "Hard Station" by Paul Brady, in B major at about 83 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Hard Station by Paul Brady
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Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Hard Station" by Paul Brady, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · blues · soul
Moodreflective · melancholic · soulful
Signatureclassic blues‑rock ballad with a soulful edge
B major
Key
83
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E13
D11
Esus4(b7)
A
B
Emaj/5
F♯11
D
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and expressive, delivering the lyrics with a heartfelt, slightly melancholic timbre
electric guitar
clean, melodic lead lines and tasteful fills
electric bass
warm, round tone providing a steady, syncopated groove
drums
steady, laid‑back 4/4 beat with subtle dynamic shading
piano
rich, soulful chords and melodic fills that reinforce the harmonic texture
organ
warm, sustained pads that add depth and a vintage vibe
Album & artist
ALBUM

Hard Station (1981)

Brady's pivot from acoustic folk to electric rock, the album arrived with a rawer, more politically charged sound than his earlier work. It marked the beginning of his career as a rock-oriented singer-songwriter.

All of Hard Station
Artist

Paul Brady

Paul Brady is a singer-songwriter from Strabane, Northern Ireland, born in 1947. He started out playing Irish traditional music, working with groups like Planxty and in a duo with Andy Irvine, before moving toward a rock-influenced sound with original songwriting. His catalog spans both ends of that spectrum, from spare acoustic folk to electric pop and rock.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hard Station" in?

"Hard Station" by Paul Brady is in B major.

What is the tempo of "Hard Station"?

"Hard Station" plays at around 83 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hard Station"?

The core progression is E13, D11, Esus4(b7), A, B, and Emaj/5, built around the B major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hard Station"?

The recording features electric guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, organ, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Hard Station"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Hard Station" by Paul Brady into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Hard Station" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Hard Station" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 83 BPM in B major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Hard Station" on?

"Hard Station" appears on Hard Station (1981).

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