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I’d tell my self you don’t mean a thing,
and what we got, got no hold on me.
But (Bb)when you’re not there
I just crum ble.
I tell my self I don’t care that much,
but I feel like I die
till I feel your touch.
(Bb)On ly love,
on ly love can hurt like this.
On ly love can hurt like this.
Must have been a dead ly kiss,
on ly love can hurt like this.
On ly love can hurt like this.
Your kiss es burn in to my skin,
on ly love can hurt like this.
Only Love Can Hurt Like This — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Only Love Can Hurt Like This”
- Can I play "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" by Paloma Faith played in?
- Only Love Can Hurt Like This is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"?
- "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" was originally performed by Paloma Faith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Paloma Faith can I play here?
- Try "Picking Up The Pieces", "The Architect", "Crybaby". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Only Love Can Hurt Like This"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Only Love Can Hurt Like This" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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