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Pete Matthew - Why Is It So Damn Hard? (Official Live Video)

A raw, single-take acoustic performance of my original song, "Why Is It So Damn Hard?," presented exactly as it was written: Mountain Roots Americana in its purest form. This live performance features miced dreadnought guitar and vocals, channeling the minimalist grit of Noah Kahan and Zach Bryan. Recorded with room tone and no overdubs, this track captures the High Country Americana aesthetic, exploring the resilience required to keep pushing when the goal feels out of reach. It uses a flatpicking approach to give the rhythm a grounded, earthy feel without drums. This song resonates deeply with audiences during evening sets, connecting through the shared struggle of perseverance. Recommended for listeners who enjoy the raw, unaccompanied storytelling of Tyler Childers, Zach Bryan, and Dylan Gossett; the powerful delivery of Noah Rinker and Nolan Taylor; the modern folk resonance of Noah Kahan, Jonah Kagen, and Sam Barber; the masterful songwriting of Jason Isbell; the vocal power of Chris Stapleton; or the genre-bending roots sound of Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr. Pete Matthew - Music from the High Country - Acoustic Americana and Rock Available for bookings in Southern California. Booking Inquiries: booking@grandsummit.co Official Website: https://petematthewmusic.com Music and Lyrics by Pete Matthew (ASCAP) Published by Grand Summit Music (ASCAP) Copyright 2026 Pete Matthew LYRICS Every time I take a step, I seem to fall back two or three before I stop. And when I catch my breath, I get the wind knocked out of me until I drop. Try to climb up to the top, but the place I reach is nowhere near the peak. And I give it all I got, but it never seems to give the things I seek. Feels like someone out there is teasin' me, like the world is bent on beatin' me, reality and me just can't agree. Why is it so damn hard for things to go with how I plan? I work and try and pray and fight, but man! Things are always so damn hard. Coming close to givin' up, wanna leave it all behind, head for the hills. Always feelin' short on luck when I work today to pay yesterday's bills. Wish I knew it was like this, or maybe not, because then I may up and quit. Squeeze my hand into a fist and pray to God to give me strength to not submit... Even a little bit. Maybe what Jack said was right. We choose to do these things because they're hard. And maybe the whole point is to prove out all our effort through our scars.