Learn "Hurt" by Johnny Cash on Piano

Master "Hurt" by Johnny Cash with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Country arrangement is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

I (F)hurt my (G)self to (Dm)day to (F)see if (G)I still (Dm)feel. I (F)fo cused (G)on the (Dm)pain, the (F)on ly (G)thing that’s (Dm)real. The (F)nee dle (G)tears a (Dm)hole, the (F)old fam il iar (Dm)sting. Try to (F)kill it (Gm)all a (Dm)way but I re (F)mem ber (Gm)ev ’ry (C)thing. (Dm7)What have I be come my sweet est (C)friend? (Dm7)Ev ’ry one I know goes a way in the end. And (Dm7)you could have it all, (C)my em pire of dirt. (Dm7)I will let you down, (C)I will make you (Dm)hurt.

Song Details

Category
Country
Key
Bb
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Hurt" on Piano

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.