(D)No one in the world
ev er had a love as sweet as my
love.
For (D)no where in the world
could there be a boy as true as you,
love.
All my (Am7)love
I give glad ly to (C)you; all your (B)love
you give (F#)glad ly to me.
Tell me (Amaj7)why
(E)then, oh, (F#m)why should it (A)be that (E)we go on
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er?
(Emaj7)We go on
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er, mak ing each (E)oth er cry, (F#m)hurt ing each (E)oth er with (D)out ev er know ing
(E)why.
(D)Clos er than the leaves
on a weep in’ wil low, ba by, we
are.
For (D)Clos er, dear, are we
than the sim ple let ters “A” and “B”
are.
All my (Am7)life
I could love on ly (C)you; all your (B)life
you could (F#)love on ly me.
Tell me (Amaj7)why
(E)then, oh, (F#m)why should it (A)be that (E)we go on
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er?
(Emaj7)We go on
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er, mak ing each (E)oth er cry, (F#m)hurt ing each (E)oth er with (D)out ev er know ing
(E)why.
(E)why.
(E)Can’t we stop
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er?
(Emaj7)Got ta stop
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er, mak ing each (E)oth er cry, (F#m)break ing each (E)oth er’s heart, (F#m)tear ing each (E)oth er a (D)part.
(E)Can’t we stop
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er?
(Emaj7)Got ta stop
(F#m)hurt ing each oth er, mak ing each (E)oth er cry, (F#m)break ing each (E)oth er’s heart, (F#m)tear ing each (E)oth er a (D)part.
Hurting Each Other by Carpenters
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Hurting Each Other”
- What key is "Hurting Each Other" in?
- "Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters is in the key of E with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Hurting Each Other" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. 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.
- What chords are used in "Hurting Each Other"?
- This arrangement of "Hurting Each Other" uses 11 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, B, B7, C, D, E, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Hurting Each Other" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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.