What key is "Hurting Each Other" in?

"Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "Hurting Each Other" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Hurting Each Other" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Hurting Each Other" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?

Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Dm7)No one in the world

e ver had a love as sweet as (C)my love.

For (Gm7)no where in the world

could there be a boy as true as (F)you love.

All my (Fm)love

I give glad ly to you.

All your (Cmaj9)love

you give (D)glad ly to me.

Tell me (Fmaj)why

(C)then, oh (G7)why should it be that (C)we go on

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er!

(C)We go on

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er!

Mak ing each (C)oth er cry, (Dm7)hurt ing each (C)oth er with (Bb)out ev er (F)know ing

(C)why.

(Dm7)Clos er than the leaves

on a weep in’ wil low, ba by, (C)we are.

For (Gm7)Clos er, dear, are we

than the sim ple let ters “A” and (F)“B” are.

All my (Fm)life

I could love on ly you.

All your (Cmaj9)life

you could (D)love on ly me.

Tell me (Fmaj)why

(C)then, oh (G7)why should it be that (C)we go on

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er!

(C)We go on

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er!

Mak ing each (C)oth er cry, (Dm7)hurt ing each (C)oth er with (Bb)out ev er (F)know ing

(C)why.

(C)Can’t we stop

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er!

(C)Got ta stop

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er, mak ing each (C)oth er cry, (Dm7)break ing each (C)oth er’s heart, (Dm7)tear ing each (C)oth er a (Bb)part.

(C)Can’t we stop

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er!

(C)Got ta stop

(Dm7)hurt ing each oth er, mak ing each (C)oth er cry, (Dm7)break ing each (C)oth er’s heart, (Dm7)tear ing each (C)oth er a (Bb)part.

Hurting Each Other by Carpenters

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hurting Each Other”

What key is "Hurting Each Other" in?: "Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Hurting Each Other" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Hurting Each Other" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Hurting Each Other" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?: Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.