Is this real sheet music for "Hurt"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hurt".

Can I see all the notes in "Hurt"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

Hurt — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Hurt" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

I (C)hurt my self to (Am)day to (C)see if I (Dsus2)li 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 (Dsus2)dis 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 (Dsus2)li 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 (Dsus2)dis 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. (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Nine Inch Nails

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How to Play "Hurt" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.