Is "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 "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 "Hurts" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Apow, B, C#m, C#pow, E, F#m, F#pow. Take it one section at a time.

What other Emeli Sande songs work for kids?

Try "Clown", "NEXT TO ME", "Next To Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Hurts

· by Emeli Sande

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Lyrics

(C#5)Ba by, I’m not made of stone; it hurts.

(F#5)Lov ing you the way I do, it hurts.

Hold tight, it’s a sing a long.

Al right, I’m al right, but I could be wrong, ba by.

I know you re mem ber me, five three in the back of the lav o ry.

come on.

You can least try and look at me.

Oh man, oh man, what a trag e dy, ha, ha.

Bang, bang, it was par a dise.

I chill, why we al ways had to roll the dice, la, la.

Heart beat in’ ir reg u lar.

Two seats in the back of the cin e ma, ha zy.

Ah yeah, you for get tin’ it and all the mad shit we did af ter that, cra zy.

Your heart, come on, ba by.

I swear you’re giv in’ me shiv ers,

shiv ers.

(C#m)Ba by, I’m not made of stone; it (A)hurts.

(F#m)Lov ing you the (E)way I (B)do, it (C#m)hurts.

When (C#m)all that’s left to do is watch, it (A)hurts.

Well, (F#m)ba by, I’m not (E)made of (B)stone; it (C#m)hurts.

Hold on, it’s a mar a thon.

Run fast, run fast like the riv ers run.

God damn.

Nev er seen in the res tau rant.

Ah, took a min ute till the pen ny dropped, you know.

My tears don’t fall too of ten, but your knife is (B)cut ting me deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep, deep.

It hurts the way that you pre tend you don’t re mem ber.

It hurts the way that you for get our times to geth er.

Like the time, laid in bed, when you said it’s (A)for ev er.

I can’t, I can’t ex plain no more.

Ba by, I’m not made of stone; it (A)hurts.

(F#m)Lov ing you the (E)way I (B)do, it (C#m)hurts.

When (C#m)all that’s left to do is watch, it (A)hurts.

Well, (F#m)ba by, I’m not (E)made of (B)stone; it (C#m)hurts.

(C#5)Ba by, I’m not made of stone; it hurts.

Yeah, (F#5)lov ing you the way I do, it hurts.

Hurts by Emeli Sande — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hurts” by Emeli Sande 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 105 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 "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 "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 "Hurts" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Apow, B, C#m, C#pow, E, F#m, F#pow. Take it one section at a time.
What other Emeli Sande songs work for kids?: Try "Clown", "NEXT TO ME", "Next To Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.