Hurt

by Johnny Cash
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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 Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hurt”

What key is "Hurt" in?
"Hurt" by Johnny Cash is in the key of Bb 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.

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