It Hurts Me

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

It (C)hurts me to see him treat you

the way that he does.

It (F)hurts me to (F)see you sit and (C)cry

when I (F)know I could be (F#dim7)so true (C)if I had (E7)some one like (Am)you.

It (D7)hurts me to see those tears in your (Dm7)eyes.

Dar ling, I (F)know I could be (F#dim7)so true (C)if I had (E7)some one like (Am)you.

It (D7)hurts me to see the (G7)way he makes you (C)cry.

Stop (C7)cry in’,

You love him so (G)much

you’re too blind to (Am)see

he’s on ly play in’ a (C)game.

He nev er loved you,

he nev er (Am)will,

and (D7)dar ling, don’t you know he’ll nev er (G)change?

Oh, (Db)I know that he (Fm)nev er

will (Fm)set you (Db7)free be cause he’s (Ab)just that kind of (Db)guy.

But if you (Gb)ev er tell him (Gdim7)you’re through, (Db)I’ll be (F7)wait ing for (Bbm)you.

(Db)Wait ing to (Bbm)hold you so tight, yes, (Db)wait ing to (Bbm)kiss you good night, yes, (Gb)wait ing to (Ab)find some one like (CN.C.)you.

(Db)You!

It Hurts Me — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"It Hurts Me" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 114 BPM.

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

About “It Hurts Me

Why does "It Hurts Me" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "It Hurts Me".
What key is "It Hurts Me" by Elvis Presley played in?
It Hurts Me 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 "It Hurts Me"?
The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "It Hurts Me" 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 "It Hurts Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "It Hurts Me"?
"It Hurts Me" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "It Hurts Me"?
This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab, Ab9, Am, Bbm, C, C7, C9, D7, +14 more.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "It Hurts Me"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "It Hurts Me".
Can I see all the notes in "It Hurts Me"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 114 BPM.

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