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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Hurting Each Other" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "Hurting Each Other" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hurting Each Other"?
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 "Hurting Each Other" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hurting Each Other"?
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. "Hurting Each Other" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.