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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "It Hurts Me" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "It Hurts Me" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "It Hurts Me" with hands-separate practice in C at 114 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "It Hurts Me"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "It Hurts Me" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "It Hurts Me"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "It Hurts Me" is in the key of C at 114 BPM.

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