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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flatts: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 132 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”
- 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?
- 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 there a karaoke version of "What Hurts The Most" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Hurts The Most" by Rascal Flatts. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "What Hurts The Most" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "What Hurts The Most" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.