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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Every Little Bit Hurts" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Every Little Bit Hurts"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Every Little Bit Hurts". Key of C, 75 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.