Hurting Each Other

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

(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 β€œA” and β€œB”

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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hurting Each Other" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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Can I play "Hurting Each Other" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hurting Each Other" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hurting Each Other" by Carpenters played in?
Hurting Each Other is arranged in the key of E 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 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hurting Each Other" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Hurting Each Other"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, B, B7, C, D, E, +3 more.
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 a complete beginner play "Hurting Each Other"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Hurting Each Other" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Hurting Each Other"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hurting Each Other" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.