Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)

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About Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)

"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" is a country rock song recorded by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was the fourth and last single to be released from their album Ring Ring, but unusually, it was not issued in ABBA's home-country of Sweden, but elsewhere in Scandinavia. It was coupled with "I Am Just a Girl" as its B-side upon release in 1973. The song was one of the last songs to be recorded for the album Ring Ring. "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" was the first and last Polar single to be issued as 'Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida'. The song describes the common phenomenon of a quarrel between lovers, and although the song's title seems to be self-contradictory, it's unlikely that it pertains to a sexual double entendre as some have believed it to be. 


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1976
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Do you remember the first time
And all of your sweet, sweet talk
Ain't heard a lot since then, love  

Now look at that guy
He's making me cry
He leaves every mornig
And he hardly says goodbye  

But if I would have to choose
I wouldn't let you go
Just give it some more time
And you will see your love will grow
Darling I know  

We gotta have patience, love isn't just a sensation
Some of the time it gets rough
Love isn't easy, but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet, sweet, our love is bittersweet)
Giving, love is the reason for living
But a few things can be tough
Love isn't easy, but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet, sweet, our love is bittersweet)  

From the first moment I saw you
I've treated you like a queen
I've given you lots of presents  

Now listen to that
Just look at a cat
You'd think he was an angel
But he's talking through his hat  

But if I would have to choose
I wouldn't let you go
Just give it some more time
And you will see your love will grow
Darling I know  

We gotta have patience, love isn't just a sensation
Some of the time it gets rough
Love isn't easy, but it sure is hard enough
(Sweet, sweet, our love is bittersweet)
Giving, love is the reason for living
But a few things can be tough
Love isn't easy, but it sure is hard enough

(Sweet, sweet, our love is bittersweet)  
 Patience, love isn't just a sensation
Some of the time it gets rough
Love isn't easy, but it sure is hard enough

(Sweet, sweet, our love is bittersweet)
Giving, love is the reason for living
But a few things can be tough
Love isn't easy, but it sure is hard enough

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ABBA

ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972, comprising Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. ABBA is an acronym of the first letters of the band members' first names and is sometimes stylized as the registered trademark ᗅᗺᗷᗅ. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of pop music, topping the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982. They are also known for winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Sweden its first victory in the history of the contest and being the most successful group ever to take part in the contest. more »

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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS

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10 facts about this song

Song Origins
"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" is a track from the album "Ring Ring" by Swedish band ABBA, which was released in 1973.
Album History
The song was part of ABBA's debut album, "Ring Ring," which was released before the group gained massive international popularity.
Genre
The song carries elements of pop and Europop, which remain characteristic of ABBA's music.
Duet Performance
"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" is one of the few ABBA songs that features a duet by the two male members of the band, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.
Non-Single Track
Despite its catchy tune, "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" was never released as a single, a fate many songs from "Ring Ring" met. It is one of the more overlooked tracks in ABBA's early discography.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song discusses the complexities and difficulties of maintaining a romantic relationship, a theme that resonated with many listeners.
Live Performance
"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" was part of ABBA's setlist during their 1973 tour of Sweden before the release of the "Ring Ring" album.
Songwriting Credits
As is the case with most ABBA songs, "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" was written and composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
Recording Process
The recording of the song took place at Metronome Studio in Stockholm, the studio where much of the "Ring Ring" album was recorded.
English Language
Like many early ABBA songs, "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" is sung in English, reflective of the band's desire to break into international markets beyond Sweden.

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