“Love’s Been a Little Bit Hard on Me” is a song by Bruce Springsteen. It’s a powerful, sad song. The lyrics are a tribute to love and the struggle it brings. The song was written for the singer by his friend and fellow musician, juice Newton.
Newton’s version is in A major and mostly uses the A, D, and E chords, with the occasional F# minor chord. The song also utilizes the pedal point in bass and rhythm guitars, particularly during the interludes between verses and under changing chords. The song also makes use of descending chords in the bridge, which is unusual for popular music from the period.