Every Little Bit Hurts

by Alicia Keys
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

Ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

(C)Ev ’ry night I cry.

(G)Ev ’ry night I sigh.

(F)Ev ’ry night I won der (C)why you (F)treat me (C)cold yet you won’t (F)let me (C)go.

Ev ’ry lit tle hurt counts.

Ev ’ry lit tle hurt counts.

(C)Say you’re com in’ home (G)yet you nev er phone.

(F)Leave me all a lone.

(C)My love is (F)strong for (C)you.

I’d do wrong (F)for (C)you.

I can’t (F7)take this lone li ness you (C)give me,

yeah.

I can’t go on

giv in’ my life a (C)way.

(Am)Come (CN.C.)back to me.

(Am)Dar (CN.C.)ling, you’ll see

(Am)I can give you ev ’ry thing that you want ed be (D)fore

if you will stay

with me.

(G)Oh,

(C)yeah,

ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

Ev ’ry lit tle bit (F)hurts.

To (C)you I’m a toy (G)and you’re the boy (F)who gets to say (C)when I should (F)play.

Yet you hurt (F)me, (C)de (G)sert me.

(C)Ooh,

(G)ooh,

(F)ooh.

(C)Ooh,

(G)ooh,

(F)ooh.

(F)hurts.

Oh no, umm ev ’ry lit tle bit hurts me, ba by.

Oh

yeah.

Say yeah, (C7)yeah,

(F7)yeah, yeah.

Say, (C)yeah, (C7)yeah.

Say (F7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Whoa,

(C7)ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C)Ooh, (C7)ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C7)Ooh, ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C7)Ooh, ev ’ry lit tle bit (F7)hurts.

(C)Ev ’ry night I cry.

(G)Ev ’ry night I sigh.

(F)Ev ’ry night I won der (C)why you treat (F)me cold Oh, you treat (F)me so (C)cold, oh.

Don’t you know ev ’ry lit tle bit hurts me (C)ba by,

(F7)ooh.

Every Little Bit Hurts — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Every Little Bit Hurts" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 75 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Every Little Bit Hurts”

Can I play "Every Little Bit Hurts" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Every Little Bit Hurts" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Every Little Bit Hurts" by Alicia Keys played in?
Every Little Bit Hurts is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Every Little Bit Hurts"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Every Little Bit Hurts" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Every Little Bit Hurts"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Every Little Bit Hurts"?
"Every Little Bit Hurts" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Every Little Bit Hurts"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, C7, D, F, F7, G.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Every Little Bit Hurts"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Every Little Bit Hurts" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Every Little Bit Hurts"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Every Little Bit Hurts" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.