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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "It Hurts Me" by Elvis Presley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "It Hurts Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "It Hurts Me" by Elvis Presley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "It Hurts Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "It Hurts Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.