Nothing Ever Hurt Like You

by James Morrison
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Lyrics

(Dm)Lov ing you was (Cm)eas y,

play (Dm)in’ by made the rules.

(Dm)But you said love tastes (Cm)so

(Dm)much bet (Dm)ey ter out the when it’s the cruel.

No, you don’t.

To you ev ’ry thing was (Bb)just a game (F7)game.

and oh, yeah, yeah, you (Bb)played me good.

But I want you, I want you, I want you so (Dm)much more than I should.

Yes, I (Cm)do.

I’ve got my hands up, so (Eb)take your aim.

Yeah, I’m read y.

There There’s noth ing that we can’t (Cm)go through.

Oh, it hit me like a (Eb)steel freight train when you left me.

But And (G7)noth ing ev er hurt like you.

(Cm)Noth ing ev (Dm)er hurt like you.

I (Dm)was na ive and wide (Cm)eyed.

y,

play (Dm)But you made me see

(Dm)that you don’t get to (Cm)taste

(Dm)the hon (Dm)ey with out the sting of the bee.

No, you don’t.

Oh, you yes, ev you thing (Bb)stung me good.

(F7)game.

and Oh, yeah, you you (Bb)dug in deep.

But I’ll take it, I’ll take it, I’ll take it till (Dm)I’m down on my knees, on my (Cm)knees.

I’ve got my hands up, so (Eb)take your aim.

Yeah, I’m read y.

There ain’t noth ing that we I (Cm)won’t do.

Walk a thou sand miles on (Eb)bro ken glass.

It won’t stop me

But from (G7)noth ing ev er hurt like you.

(Cm)Noth ing ev (Dm)er hurt like you.

I (Dm)was na ive and wide (Bb)mak ing my way back to you.

It’s not real un til you feel the pain.

And (G7)noth ing ev er hurt like you.

(Adim)Noth ing ev er (Ab)hurt like you.

Oh, noth ing (Ab)hurt like you.

You got ta be lieve me.

(Bb)do it all a gain for you.

I’d walk a thou sand miles on (Eb)bro ken glass.

It won’t stop me

from mak ing my way back (Cm)to you.

It’s not real un til you feel the pain.

And (G7)noth ing ev er hurt like you.

world.

(Cm)Noth ing ev (Dm)er hurt like you.

Noth (Dm)ing in the whole wide world.

(Cm)Noth ing ev (Dm)er hurt like you.

Noth (Dm)ing in the whole wide (Cm)Noth ing ev (Dm)er hurt like you.

Nothing Ever Hurt Like You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" by James Morrison: 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “Nothing Ever Hurt Like You”

What key is "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" by James Morrison played in?
Nothing Ever Hurt Like You 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 "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" 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 "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You"?
"Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" was originally performed by James Morrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Adim, Bb, Cm, Dm, Eb, F, F7, +1 more.
What other songs by James Morrison can I play here?
Try "WONDERFUL WORLD", "YOU MAKE IT REAL", "YOU GIVE ME SOMETHING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" by James Morrison. 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 "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" 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 "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" 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.