Hurting Each Other

by Carpenters
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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 β€œA” and (F)β€œB” 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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œHurting Each Other”

What key is "Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters played in?
Hurting Each Other is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hurting Each Other"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hurting Each Other" 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 "Hurting Each Other"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hurting Each Other"?
"Hurting Each Other" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hurting Each Other" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Hurting Each Other" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Hurting Each Other" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.