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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.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Hurt" 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, 100 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 “Hurt”
- Can I play "Hurt" 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 "Hurt" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails played in?
- Hurt 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 "Hurt"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hurt" 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 "Hurt"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hurt"?
- "Hurt" was originally performed by Nine Inch Nails. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hurt"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dsus2, F, G.
- Can a complete beginner play "Hurt"?
- 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. "Hurt" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Hurt"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hurt" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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