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It’s hard to I can take the (Eb)rain of on the roof of this (Db)emp ty house,
that don’t (Eb)both er me.
It’s I can take a few (Eb)tears now and then and just (Db)let ’em out.
a lone.
I’m (Eb)not a (Db)fraid to cry, ev ’ry once in a while (Eb)e ven though (Fm)go in’ on with you gone still up (Eb)sets me.
(Db)There are days ev ’ry now and a gain I pre tend I’m O K, but that’s had (Eb)not what gets me.
What hurts the (Eb)most
was be in’ so close
and hav in’ so much to say
and watch in’ you walk a way.
And nev er know (Eb)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 (Eb)rain of los in’ you ev ’ry (Db)where I go,
but I’m (Eb)do in’ it.
It’s hard to force a that (Eb)smile when I see our old (Db)let ’em out.
a lone.
Still (Eb)hard er (Db)get tin’ up, get tin’ dressed, liv in’ with (Eb)this re gret, (Fm)but I know if I could do it (Eb)o ver, (Db)I would trade, give a way all the words that I saved in my heart, that I had (Eb)nev er spo ken.
What hurts the (Eb)most
was be in’ so close
and hav in’ so much to say
and watch in’ you walk a way.
And nev er know (Eb)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 (Ab)try’n’
to do.
(Not see in’ that lov in’ you,)
that’s what (Eb7)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 Db, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 Db 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 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Hurts The Most" 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 "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 chords are used in "What Hurts The Most"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, C, Db, Eb, Eb7, Ebsus4, Fm.
- 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 Db, 132 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.