\"Tougher Than the Rest\" is a song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1987 Tunnel of Love album. It was released as a single in some countries, following \"Brilliant Disguise\" and the title track, but was not released as a single in the United States.
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Tougher Than the Rest (c) 1987 by Bruce Springsteen
[Intro]|E |E |A_B |B |A |E_B |B
E B
Well, it's Saturday night You're all dressed ^u~p in blue
A E B
I_been watching you a while Maybe you been watching me too
E B
So somebo~dy ran out Left somebody's heart in a mess
A E B E
Well, if you're Loo-king for love Honey, I'--m tougher than the rest
E E B
Some_girls they want a handsome Dan Or some good-lookin' Joe
A E B
On their a~rm some Girls like a sweet-talkin' Romeo
E B
Well 'round here baby I learned you get what_you can get
A
So if you're rough enough for love
E B E
Honey, I'--m tougher than the rest
C#m A E
Yeah_the road is dark And it's a thin, thin line
A B E
But_I want you to ^know I'll walk it for you anytime
C#m E
Maybe your other boyfriends Couldn't pa~ss the test
A
Well_if you're rough and ready for love
E B E
Honey, I'--m tougher than the rest
[Git-Solo]|E |E |B |B |A |E B |B
|E |E |B |B |A |E B |E |E
E B
Well, It ain't no Secret I've been around a time or two
A E B
Well, I don't know babe, maybe you've been around too
E B
Well, there is another dance All you gotta do is say yes
A
And if you're rough and ready for love
E B E
Honey, I'--m tougher than the rest
A
If you're rough enough for love
E B E
Pretty, I'--m tougher than the rest