Lyrics
It’s hard to I can take the (C)rain of on the roof of this (Bb)emp ty house,
that don’t (C)both er me.
It’s I can take a few (C)tears now and then and just (Bb)let ’em out.
a lone.
I’m (C)not a (Bb)fraid to cry, ev ’ry once in a while (C)e ven though (Dm)go in’ on with you gone still up (C)sets me.
(Bb)There are days ev ’ry now and a gain I pre tend I’m O.
K., but that’s had (C)not what gets me.
What hurts the (C)most
was be in’ so close
and hav in’ so much to say
and watch in’ you walk a way.
And nev er know (C)in’
what could have been
and not see in’ that lov in’ you
is what I was try’n’ to (Dm)do.
It’s hard to deal can with the (C)pain of los in’ you ev ’ry (Bb)where I go,
but I’m (C)do in’ it.
It’s hard to force a that (C)smile when I see our old (Bb)friends and I’m a lone.
Still (C)hard er (Bb)get tin’ up, get tin’ dressed, liv in’ with (C)this re gret, (Dm)but I know if I could do it (C)o ver, (Bb)I would trade, give a way all the words that I saved in my heart, that I had (C)nev er spo ken.
What hurts the (C)most
was be in’ so close
and hav in’ so much to say
and watch in’ you walk a way.
And nev er know (C)in’
what could have been
and not see in’ that lov in’ you
is what I was try’n’ to (Dm)do.
(C)I was try’n’ to (Bb)do,
oh.
(C)I was try’n’ to (Bb)do.
(Not see in’ that lov in’ you,)
that’s what (C7)I was try’n’ to (Dm)do.
What Hurts The Most — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "What Hurts The Most" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 132 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 “What Hurts The Most”
- What key is "What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flatts played in?
- What Hurts The Most 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 "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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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.