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It’s hard to I can take the (D)rain of on the roof of this (C)emp ty house,
(D)that don’t both er me.
It’s I can take a few (D)tears now and then and just (C)let ’em out.
a lone.
I’m (D)not a (C)fraid to cry, ev ’ry once (D)in a while e ven though (Em)go in’ on with you gone still up (D)sets me.
(C)There are days ev ’ry now and a gain I pre tend I’m O.
K., but that’s had (D)not what gets me.
What hurts the (D)most
was be in’ so close
and hav in’ so much to say
and watch in’ you walk a way.
And nev er know (D)in’
what could have been
and not see in’ that lov in’ you
is what I was try’n’
to do.
It’s hard to deal can with the (D)pain of los in’ you ev ’ry (C)where I go,
(D)but I’m do in’ it.
It’s hard to force a that (D)smile when I see our old (C)friends and I’m a lone.
Still (D)hard er (C)get tin’ up, get tin’ dressed, (D)liv in’ with this re gret, (Em)but I know if I could do it (D)o ver, (C)I would trade, give a way all the words that I saved in my heart, that I had (D)nev er spo ken.
What hurts the (D)most
was be in’ so close
and hav in’ so much to say
and watch in’ you walk a way.
And nev er know (D)in’
what could have been
and not see in’ that lov in’ you
is what I was try’n’
to do.
I was try’n’
to do,
oh.
I was (G)try’n’
to do.
(Not see in’ that lov in’ you,)
that’s what (D7)I was try’n’
to do.
What Hurts The Most — Simple Sheet Music
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"What Hurts The Most" 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 E, 140 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 “What Hurts The Most”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What Hurts The Most"?
- 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 "What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flatts played in?
- What Hurts The Most is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Hurts The Most"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Hurts The Most" 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 "What Hurts The Most"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What Hurts The Most"?
- "What Hurts The Most" was originally performed by Rascal Flatts. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rascal Flatts can I play here?
- Try "TO MAKE HER LOVE ME", "BACKWARDS", "LIFE IS A HIGHWAY". 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 "What Hurts The Most". Key of E, 140 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.