What key is "Hurt" in?

"Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Hurt" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Hurt" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Hurt"?

This arrangement of "Hurt" uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dsus2, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Hurt" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

I (C)hurt my self to (Am)day

to (C)see if I still (Am)feel.

I (Dsus2)fo cused bro on the pain,

the (C)on ly thing

that’s (Am)real.

The (C)nee dle (Dsus2)tears a hole,

the (C)old fa mil iar sting.

Try to (C)kill it

all a way

but I re (C)mem ber still (D)ev ’ry thing.

(Am7)What have I be come,

my sweet est friend?

(Am7)Ev ’ry one I know

goes a way

in the end.

And (Am7)you could have it all,

(G)my em pire of dirt.

(Am7)I will let you down,

(G)I will make you hurt.

I (C)wear this crown of (Am)thorns

up (C)on my I ar’s (Am)chair.

I (Dsus2)Full of bro ken the thoughts.

the (C)I can not re (Am)pair.

Be (C)neath the (Dsus2)stains of time

the (C)feel ings mil ap pear.

Try to (C)You are

some one else,

but I re (C)I am still (D)ev right here.

(Am7)What have I be come,

my sweet est friend?

(Am7)Ev ’ry one I know

goes a way

in the end.

And (Am7)you could have it all,

(G)my em pire of dirt.

(Am7)I will let you down,

(G)I will make you hurt.

If (Am7)I could start a gain,

a (G)mil lion miles a way,

(Am7)I would keep my self,

(G)I would find a way.

Hurt by Nine Inch Nails

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hurt”

What key is "Hurt" in?: "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Hurt" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Hurt" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Hurt"?: This arrangement of "Hurt" uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dsus2, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Hurt" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.