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Hurts So Good

· by John Mellencamp

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Lyrics

When I was a young boy, cit ing.

said, put a way those my self a (D)young tle boy of ways.

yeah.

Now that I’m get tin’ (E)old er, so much old er,

I love all those (D)young boy days.

With a girl like you,

with a girl like you,

Sink Lord knows, there are things we can do, ba by, Let’s just what me and you.

Come on and make it

hurt so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

When Don’t have to be ex cit ing.

Just try’n’ a to give my self a (D)lit tle bit of fun, yeah.

Now You al ways look (E)so er, in much vit ing.

You ain’t green as (D)you are young.

With Hey ba by, it’s

Come on, girl, now, it’s

Sink your teeth right are through my can bones, ba by.

Let’s see what we can do.

Come on and make it

hurt so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

I ain’t talk in’ no (A)big deals;

I ain’t made no (F#m)plans my self.

I ain’t talk in’ no (A)high heels.

May be we could walk a round all day long,

walk a round all day long.

Hurts so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

Hurts so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hurts So Good” by John Mellencamp 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 A at 100 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 So Good" 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 So Good"?: 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 So Good" use?: Just 6 chords: A, A6, Apow, D, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mellencamp songs work for kids?: Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.