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.
Hurt by Johnny Cash
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Hurt”
- What key is "Hurt" in?
- "Hurt" by Johnny Cash is in the key of F with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Hurt" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, F, G, Gm.
- 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.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.