It Hurts Me Too

by Elmore James

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You say you’re (C)hurt,

you al most lost your mind,

the man you (F7)love,

he hurt you all the time,

when things go (C)wrong,

go wrong with (G7)you,

it hurts me, (Fm)too.

You love him (C)more,

when you should love him less,

why sneak up be (F7)hind him

and you take this mess,

when things go (C)wrong,

go wrong with (G7)you,

it hurts me, (C)too.

He loves an oth er wom an

and I love you,

but you love (F7)him

and stick to him like glue,

when things go (C)wrong,

go wrong with (G7)you

it hurts me, (C)too.

He bet ter leave you,

or you got ta put him down,

be cause I won’t (F7)stay

to see you pushed a round,

when things go (C)wrong,

go wrong with (G7)you,

it hurts me, (C)too.

It Hurts Me Too by Elmore James — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Hurts Me Too” by Elmore James 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 55 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Too" 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 Too"?
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 Too" use?
Just 7 chords: B, C, C7, F, F7, Fm, G7. Take it one section at a time.