Is "Everybody 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 "Everybody 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 "Everybody Hurts" use?

Just 6 chords: Bb, C, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Avril Lavigne songs work for kids?

Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "GIRLFRIEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Everybody Hurts

· by Avril Lavigne

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Lyrics

Don’t (Ebmaj7)know, don’t (Bb)know if I can do this on my (Gm)own.

Why (Ebmaj7)do you (Bb)have to leave me?

And It seems I’m (Bb)los ing some thing deep in side of (Ebmaj7)me.

Hold on, be (Bb)on to me.

(Ebmaj7)Now I see,

(F)now I see.

(Gm)Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)hurts some (Bb)days,

(Gm)it’s o kay to (Eb)be a (Bb)fraid.

(Gm)Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)hurts, (Bb)ev ’ry bod y (F)screams, (Gm)ev ’ry bod y feels this way, and that’s o kay.

(Bb)La da da da da, that’s o kay.

It (Ebmaj7)feels like (Bb)noth ing real ly mat ters an y (Gm)more.

When (Ebmaj7)you’re you (Bb)gone I can’t breathe.

And I know you (Bb)nev er meant to make me feel this (Ebmaj7)way.

This can’t be (Bb)hap pen ing.

(Ebmaj7)Now I see,

(F)now I see.

(Gm)Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)hurts some (Bb)days,

(Gm)it’s o kay to (Eb)be a (Bb)fraid.

(Gm)Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)hurts, (Bb)ev ’ry bod y (F)screams, (Gm)ev ’ry bod y feels this way, and that’s o kay.

(Bb)La da da da da, that’s o kay.

(Bb)La la la la.

(Eb)So man y ques tions, so much on my mind.

(F)(So man y an swers I can’t find.) I (Eb)wish I could turn back the time.

(F)I won der why.

(Gm)Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)hurts some (Bb)days.

La la la la, that’s o (Eb)Ev kay.

bod y hurts some (Bb)days.

(Gm)It’s o kay to (Eb)be a (Bb)fraid.

Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)hurts some days, yeah, we (F)all feel a fraid.

Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)feels this way, but it ’ll (F)be o kay.

Can some bod y (Eb)take me a way to a (F)bet ter place.

Ev ’ry bod y (Eb)feels this way,

it’s o kay.

(Bb)La da da da da, it’s o kay.

(Bb)La la la la, it’s o kay.

(Bb)La da da da da, it’s o kay.

(Bb)La la la la, it’s o kay.

Everybody Hurts by Avril Lavigne — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Everybody Hurts” by Avril Lavigne 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 Eb at 102 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 "Everybody 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 "Everybody 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 "Everybody Hurts" use?: Just 6 chords: Bb, C, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Avril Lavigne songs work for kids?: Try "MOBILE", "TOMORROW", "GIRLFRIEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.