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 fifth 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)"
Danish picture sleeve
Single by ABBA
from the album Ring Ring
B-side	"I Am Just a Girl"
Released	June 1973
Recorded	14 March 1973
Studio	Metronome, Stockholm, Sweden
Genre	Country rock
Length	2:57
Label	Polar
Songwriter(s)	Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus
Producer(s)	Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus
ABBA singles chronology
"Another Town, Another Train" (1973) "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" (1973) "Rock'n Roll Band" (1973)
Audio video
"Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)" on YouTube

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.

History

The song was written and composed by Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus. All four members of the ABBA share the lead vocals.

Track listing

1. "Love Isn't Easy (But It Sure Is Hard Enough)"
2. "I Am Just a Girl"

Chart performance

The single's limited release did not generate a Top 10 chart placement anywhere, though it was a minor hit in some countries where it was released. In Sweden, it reached #3 on the Tio i Topp singles chart, even though it wasn't issued as a single in that country.