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Every Little Bit Hurts

· by Alicia Keys

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Lyrics

Ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

Ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

(C)Ev ’ry night I cry.

(G)Ev ’ry night I sigh.

(F)Ev ’ry night I won der (C)why you (F)treat me (C)cold yet you won’t (F)let me (C)go.

Ev ’ry lit tle hurt counts.

Ev ’ry lit tle hurt counts.

(C)Say you’re com in’ home (G)yet you nev er phone.

(F)Leave me all a lone.

(C)My love is (F)strong for (C)you.

I’d do wrong (F)for (C)you.

I can’t (F7)take this lone li ness you (C)give me,

yeah.

I can’t go on

giv in’ my life a (C)way.

(Am)Come (CN.C.)back to me.

(Am)Dar (CN.C.)ling, you’ll see

(Am)I can give you ev ’ry thing that you want ed be (D)fore

if you will stay

with me.

(G)Oh,

(C)yeah,

ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

Ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

To (C)you I’m a toy (G)and you’re the boy (F)who gets to say (C)when I should (F)play.

Yet you hurt (F)me, (C)de (G)sert me.

(C)Ooh,

(G)ooh,

(F)ooh.

(C)Ooh,

(G)ooh,

(F)ooh.

(F)hurts.

Oh no, umm ev ’ry lit tle bit hurts me, ba by.

Oh

yeah.

Say yeah, (C7)yeah,

(F7)yeah, yeah.

Say, (C)yeah, (C7)yeah.

Say (F7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Whoa,

(C7)ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C)Ooh, (C7)ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C7)Ooh, ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C7)Ooh, ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C)Ev ’ry night I cry.

(G)Ev ’ry night I sigh.

(F)Ev ’ry night I won der (C)why you treat (F)me cold Oh, you treat (F)me so (C)cold, oh.

Don’t you know ev ’ry lit tle bit hurts me (C)ba by,

(F7)ooh.

Every Little Bit Hurts by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Every Little Bit Hurts” by Alicia Keys 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 C at 75 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Every Little Bit Hurts" 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 "Every Little Bit Hurts"?: 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.
How many chords does "Every Little Bit Hurts" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, C, C7, D, F, F7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alicia Keys songs work for kids?: Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.