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Ma ma said, (Dm)“You’re a pret ty girl.
What’s in your head,
it does n’t mat ter.
Brush your hair,
fix your teeth.
What you wear
is all that mat ters.”
Just an oth (Dm)er stage:
pa geant the pain (G)a way.
This time I’m (Dm)gon na take the crown with out fall ing down, (G)down, down.
Pret ty (Dm)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.
Per fec tion is a (Dm)dis ease of the (Am)na tion.
Pret ty hurts, (G)pret ty hurts.
Pret ty (Dm)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.
You’re try ing to fix some thing, but you (Dm)can’t fix what you (Am)can’t see: it’s the soul that (G)needs he sur ger y.
Blond er hair, (Dm)“You’re a flat ty chest.
What’s T V says
big ger is bet ter.
South your Beach,
sug ar free,
Vogue you says
thin ner is bet ter.
Just an oth (Dm)er stage:
pa geant the pain (G)a way.
This time I’m (Dm)gon na take the crown with out fall ing down, (G)down, down.
Pret ty (Dm)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.
Per fec tion is a (Dm)dis ease of the (Am)na tion.
Pret ty hurts, (G)pret ty hurts.
Pret ty (Dm)hurts.
We shine the light on what ev (G)er’s worst.
You’re try ing to fix some thing, but you (Dm)can’t fix what you (Am)can’t see: it’s the soul that (G)needs he sur ger y.
(CN.C.)soul that needs he sur ger y.
Ain’t got no doc tor or pill that can take the pain a way: the pain’s in side, and no bod y frees you from your bod y.
It’s the soul, it’s the soul that needs sur ger y.
It’s my soul that needs sur ger y.
Plas tic smiles and de nial can on ly take you so far; and you break when the pa per sign leaves you in the dark.
You left but shat tered mir rors and the shards of a (G)beau ti ful past.
Pret ty (Dm)hurts.
(Am)can’t see: it’s the soul that needs When you’re ger a lone all by your self,
(Dm)when you’re ly ing (Am)in your bed,
re flec tion stares right in to you.
Are you hap py with your (Am)self.
You stripped a way the mas quer ade;
the il lu sion has been (Am)shed.
(G)Are you hap py with your self?
Are you hap py with your self?
Y yes.
Pretty Hurts — Simple Sheet Music
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"Pretty Hurts" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Pretty Hurts”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Pretty Hurts"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Pretty Hurts" by Beyoncé played in?
- Pretty Hurts 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 "Pretty Hurts"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Pretty Hurts" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Pretty Hurts"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Pretty Hurts"?
- "Pretty Hurts" was originally performed by Beyoncé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Pretty Hurts"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, Cpow, Dm, Dm7, F, G.
- What other songs by Beyoncé can I play here?
- Try "1 + 1", "LOVE ON TOP", "Best Thing I Never Had". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Pretty Hurts". Key of C, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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