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(D)-
When the day is long a (G)lone,
and the night,
the you night is yours a lone,
when you’re sure you’ve had e (G)nough
of this life,
well, hang on.
Don’t let your bo self (A)go,
some (Em)times,
Take ev ’ry bo dy (A)cries
and ev ’ry bo dy (A)hurts
some
times.
Some times ev ’ry thing is (D)wrong.
Now it’s time to sing a (D)-
When your day is night a (G)lone,
in this life,
the you feel like let ting go,
when you think you’ve had too (G)much
of this life,
well, hang on
’cause ev ’ry bo dy (A)hurts.
some (Em)times,
Take com fort in your (A)friends.
And Ev ’ry bo dy (A)hurts
some
times.
Some times ev ’ry thing is (D)wrong.
Now it’s time to sing a (A)hurts.
Don’t throw
your hand.
Oh,
no.
Don’t throw
your hand.
If you feel like you’re a lone,
(C)no, no, no, you are (G)not a lone.
(A)hurts
some
times.
And ev ’ry bo dy (D)hurts
some
times.
So, hold on,
hold on.
Hold on,
hold on.
Hold on,
hold on.
Hold on,
hold on.
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Everybody Hurts — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Everybody 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 D, 95 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Everybody Hurts”
- Can I play "Everybody 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 "Everybody Hurts" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M. played in?
- Everybody Hurts is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Everybody Hurts"?
- The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Everybody Hurts" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Everybody Hurts"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Everybody Hurts"?
- "Everybody Hurts" was originally performed by R.E.M.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Everybody Hurts"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Am, Bm, C, D, D7, Em, F#7, +1 more.
- What other songs by R.E.M. can I play here?
- Try "EVERYBODY HURTS", "IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT", "MAN ON THE MOON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Everybody 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. "Everybody Hurts" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Everybody 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 "Everybody Hurts" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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