Other arrangements of Pretty Hurts
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 65 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Pretty Hurts”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Pretty Hurts" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Pretty Hurts" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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