Other arrangements of Hurts So Good
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hurts So Good" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Hurts So Good”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hurts So Good"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hurts So Good". Key of A, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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