Hurts So Good

by John Mellencamp
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Lyrics

When I was a young boy, cit ing.

said, put a way those my self a (D)young tle boy of ways.

yeah.

Now that I’m get tin’ (E)old er, so much old er,

I love all those (D)young boy days.

With a girl like you,

with a girl like you,

Sink Lord knows, there are things we can do, ba by, Let’s just what me and you.

Come on and make it

hurt so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

When Don’t have to be ex cit ing.

Just try’n’ a to give my self a (D)lit tle bit of fun, yeah.

Now You al ways look (E)so er, in much vit ing.

You ain’t green as (D)you are young.

With Hey ba by, it’s

Come on, girl, now, it’s

Sink your teeth right are through my can bones, ba by.

Let’s see what we can do.

Come on and make it

hurt so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

I ain’t talk in’ no (A)big deals;

I ain’t made no (F#m)plans my self.

I ain’t talk in’ no (A)high heels.

May be we could walk a round all day long,

walk a round all day long.

Hurts so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

Hurts so good.

Come on, ba by, make it (E)hurt so good.

(D)Some times (F#m)love don’t (D)feel like it should.

You make it

hurt so good.

Hurts So Good — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hurts So Good" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

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

About “Hurts So Good

Can I play "Hurts So Good" without reading sheet music?
Yes — 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 "Hurts So Good" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hurts So Good" by John Mellencamp played in?
Hurts So Good is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hurts So Good"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hurts So Good" 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 "Hurts So Good"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hurts So Good"?
"Hurts So Good" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hurts So Good"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, A6, Apow, D, E, F#m.
What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Hurts So Good"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hurts So Good" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Hurts So Good"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hurts So Good" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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