Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

by Culture Club

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Lyrics

Give me time

to re al ize my crime.

Let me love

and (Em)steal.

I have danced

in side your eyes.

How can (D)I

be (Em)real?

Do you (D)real ly want to (Em)hurt me?

Do you (D)real ly want to (Em)make me cry?

Pre cious kiss es, words that (Am)burn me.

Lov ers nev er ask you why.

In my (D)heart the fire’s (Em)burn ing.

Choose my (D)col or, find a (Em)star.

Pre cious peo ple al ways (Am)tell me

that’s a step, a step too far.

Do you (D)real ly want to (Em)hurt me?

Do you (D)real ly want to (Em)make me cry?

Do you real ly want to (Am)hurt me?

Do you real ly want to (G)make me cry?

Words are (D)few in’, I have (Em)spo ken.

I could (D)waste a thou sand (Em)years.

Wrapped in sor row, words are (Am)to ken.

Come in side and catch you my tears.

You’ve been (D)talk in’, but be (Em)lieve me,

if it’s (D)true you do not (Em)know.

This boy loves with out a (Am)rea son.

I’m pre pared to let you my tears.

go.

(C)If it’s love

that you (D)want from me,

then (C)take it

a (D)way.

(C)Ev ’ry thing’s

not a (D)what you see.

It’s (C)o ver

a (D)gain.

Do you (D)real ly want to (Em)hurt me?

Do you (D)real ly want to (Em)make me cry?

Do you real ly want to (Am)hurt me?

Do you real ly want to (G)make me cry?

Do you (D)real ly want to (Em)hurt me?

Do you (D)real ly want to (G)make me cry?

Do You Really Want To Hurt Me by Culture Club — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me by Culture Club in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Culture Club songs work for kids?
Try "DO YOU REALLY WANT TO HURT ME", "KARMA CHAMELEON", "TIME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.