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It Hurts Me

· by Elvis Presley

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It (C)hurts me to see him treat you

the way that he does.

It (F)hurts me to (F)see you sit and (C)cry

when I (F)know I could be (F#dim7)so true (C)if I had (E7)some one like (Am)you.

It (D7)hurts me to see those tears in your (Dm7)eyes.

Dar ling, I (F)know I could be (F#dim7)so true (C)if I had (E7)some one like (Am)you.

It (D7)hurts me to see the (G7)way he makes you (C)cry.

Stop (C7)cry in’,

You love him so (G)much

you’re too blind to (Am)see

he’s on ly play in’ a (C)game.

He nev er loved you,

he nev er (Am)will,

and (D7)dar ling, don’t you know he’ll nev er (G)change?

Oh, (Db)I know that he (Fm)nev er

will (Fm)set you (Db7)free be cause he’s (Ab)just that kind of (Db)guy.

But if you (Gb)ev er tell him (Gdim7)you’re through, (Db)I’ll be (F7)wait ing for (Bbm)you.

(Db)Wait ing to (Bbm)hold you so tight, yes, (Db)wait ing to (Bbm)kiss you good night, yes, (Gb)wait ing to (Ab)find some one like (CN.C.)you.

(Db)You!

It Hurts Me by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Hurts Me” by Elvis Presley 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 114 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 "It Hurts 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 "It Hurts 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.
How many chords does "It Hurts Me" use?: Just 22 chords: Ab, Ab9, Am, Bbm, C, C7, C9, D7, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.