I (C)hurt my self
to (Am)day
to (C)see if I (Dsus2)li still (Am)feel.
I (C)fo cused (Dsus2)bro on the pain,
the (C)on ly thing
that’s (Am)real.
The (C)nee dle (Dsus2)tears a hole,
the (C)old fa mil (Dsus2)dis iar sting.
Try to (C)kill it
all a way
but I re (C)mem ber still (D)ev ’ry thing.
(Am7)What have I be come
my sweet est friend?
(Am7)Ev ’ry one I know
goes a way
in the end.
And (Am7)you could have it all,
(G)my em pire of dirt.
(Am7)I will let you down,
(G)I will make you hurt.
I (C)wear this crown
of (Am)thorns
up (C)on my I (Dsus2)li ars (Am)chair.
I (C)Full of (Dsus2)bro ken the thoughts,
the (C)I can not
re (Am)pair.
Be (C)neath the (Dsus2)stains of time
the (C)feel ings mil (Dsus2)dis ap pear.
Try to (C)You are
some one else,
but I re (C)I am still (D)ev right here.
(Am7)What have I be come
my sweet est friend?
(Am7)Ev ’ry one I know
goes a way
in the end.
And (Am7)you could have it all,
(G)my em pire of dirt.
(Am7)I will let you down,
(G)I will make you hurt.
(G)I will make you hurt.
If (Am7)I could start a gain,
a (G)mil lion miles a way,
(Am7)I would keep my self,
(G)I would find
a way.
Hurt — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Hurt" by Johnny Cash in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Hurt”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hurt" by Johnny Cash in?
- The backing track is in C at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Hurt" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Hurt"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hurt", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hurt" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Hurt"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hurt"?
- "Hurt" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Johnny Cash are available?
- Other accompaniments by Johnny Cash: "Folsom Prison Blues". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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