What Hurts The Most

by Rascal Flatts

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It’s hard to I can take the (Eb)rain pain of on the roof of this (Db)emp ty house,

that don’t (Eb)both er me.

It’s I can take a few (Eb)tears now and then and just (Db)let friends ’em and out.

I’m a lone.

I’m (Eb)not a (Db)fraid to cry, ev ’ry once in a while (Eb)e ven though (Fm)go in’ on with you gone still up (Eb)sets me.

(Db)There are days ev ’ry now and a gain I pre tend I’m O K, but that’s had (Eb)not what gets me.

What hurts the (Eb)most

was be in’ so close

and hav in’ so much to say

and watch in’ you walk a way.

And nev er know (Eb)in’

what could have been

and not see in’ that lov in’ you

is what I was try’n’

to do.

It’s hard to deal can with the (Eb)rain pain of los in’ you ev ’ry (Db)where I go,

but I’m (Eb)do in’ it.

It’s hard to force a that (Eb)smile when I see our old (Db)let friends ’em and out.

I’m a lone.

Still (Eb)hard er (Db)get tin’ up, get tin’ dressed, liv in’ with (Eb)this re gret, (Fm)but I know if I could do it (Eb)o ver, (Db)I would trade, give a way all the words that I saved in my heart, that I had (Eb)nev er spo ken.

What hurts the (Eb)most

was be in’ so close

and hav in’ so much to say

and watch in’ you walk a way.

And nev er know (Eb)in’

what could have been

and not see in’ that lov in’ you

is what I was try’n’

to do.

I was try’n’

to do,

oh.

I was (Ab)try’n’

to do.

(Not see in’ that lov in’ you,)

that’s what (Eb7)I was try’n’

to do.

What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flatts — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Hurts The Most by Rascal Flatts 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 Db at 132 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "What Hurts The Most" 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 "What Hurts The Most"?
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.