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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hurt" by Johnny Cash in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Hurt”
- Can I learn "Hurt" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hurt" with hands-separate practice in F at 90 BPM.
- What key is "Hurt" by Johnny Cash played in?
- Hurt is arranged in the key of F 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hurt" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hurt"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, C, Dm, Dm7, F, G, Gm.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hurt"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hurt" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hurt"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hurt" is in the key of F at 90 BPM.