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Ah ah.
(F#)Ah ah.
(F#)Ah ah.
Ma ma said (C#m)you’re a pret ty girl.
What’s in your head, (F#)it does n’t mat ter.
Brush your hair,
fix your teeth.
What you wear (F#)is all that mat ters.
Just an (C#m)oth er stage.
Pag eant the (F#)pain a way.
This time I’m (C#m)gon na take the crown with out fall ing down, (F#)down, down.
Pret ty (C#m)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (F#)er’s worst.
Per fec tion is a (C#m)dis ease of a (G#m)na tion.
(Pret ty hurts, (F#)pret ty hurts.)
Pret ty (C#m)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (F#)er’s worst.
Try to fix some thing but you (C#m)can’t fix what you (G#m)can’t see.
It’s the soul that (F#)needs the sur ger y.
Ah, ah.
Blond er hair,
flat chest.
T.
V.
says (F#)‘big ger is bet ter’.
South beach,
su gar free.
Vogue says (F#)‘thin ner is bet ter’.
Just an (C#m)oth er stage.
Pag eant the (F#)pain a way.
This time I’m (C#m)gon na take the crown with out fall ing down, (F#)down, down.
Pret ty (C#m)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (F#)er’s worst.
Per fec tion is a (C#m)dis ease of a (G#m)na tion.
(Pret ty hurts, (F#)pret ty hurts.)
Pret ty (C#m)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (F#)er’s worst.
Try to fix some thing but you (C#m)can’t fix what you (G#m)can’t see.
It’s the soul that (F#)needs the sur ger y.
Ah, ah.
(G#m)can’t see.
It’s the (CN.C.)soul that needs the sur ger y.
Ain’t got no doc tor or pill that can take the pain a way.
The pain’s in side and no bod y frees you from your bod y.
It’s my soul, it’s my soul that needs sur ger y.
(It’s my soul that needs sur ger y.) Plas tic smiles and de nial can on ly take you so far.
Then you break when the fake fa cade leaves you in the dark.
Left with shat tered mir rors and the shards of a (F#)beau ti ful past.
(G#m)can’t see.
It’s the soul that needs the sur ger y.
(C#m)and you’re ly ing (G#m)in your bed,
(F#)re flec tions stares right in to you.
(C#m)Are you hap py with your (G#m)self?
(F#)You strip a way the (B)mas quer ade.
(C#m)The il lu sion has been (G#m)shed.
(F#)Are you hap py with your (B)self?
(C#m)Are you hap py with your (G#m)self?
Yes.
Ah, ah.
Pretty Hurts — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 65 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Pretty Hurts”
- Can I sing "Pretty Hurts" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Pretty Hurts" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé in?
- The backing track is in B at 65 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 "Pretty Hurts" 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 "Pretty Hurts"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Pretty Hurts", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Pretty Hurts" 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 "Pretty Hurts"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Pretty Hurts"?
- "Pretty Hurts" was originally performed by Beyoncé. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Beyoncé are available?
- Other accompaniments by Beyoncé: "Ave Maria", "Best Thing I Never Had", "Crazy In Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Pretty Hurts" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Pretty Hurts" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Pretty Hurts" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.