Don't hurt yourself
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Intro : Cmaj7 – C – Cadd9 , G6 – G7 – G, Cmaj7 – C – Cadd9
Em Bm C G D D4 D Dsus 4 (4x)
Em Bm C G D
There'll come a time when all of this is over
Em Bm C G D
Something else will grow and take its place
Em Bm C G D
The brand new car:scrap metal in a junkyard
Em Bm C G D
The children playing will grow up and leave home
Em Bm C G D
Put it away this dream you can't stop dreaming
Em Bm C G D
Put it away this anger and desire
Em – Bm – C – G – D
Am Bm C G D
The open road is infinitely hopeful
Am Bm C G D
Take all those memories and throw them in the fire
Em Bm
And don't hurt yourself
C G D
Don't hurt yourself
Em Bm C G D
Don't hurt yourself anymore
Cmaj7 Bm
Don't hurt yourself
Cmaj7 G D
Don't hurt yourself
Em Bm C G D
Anymore
Em – Bm – C – G - D
Em Bm C G D
There's an old man on a warm and sunny island
Em Bm C G D
No job, no money, just a smile to call his own
Em Bm C G D
Know what he says?. "The past will only haunt you.
Em Bm C G D
Live for today. Each day's an open door
Em Bm
Don't hurt yourself
C G D
Don't hurt yourself
Em Bm C G D
Don't hurt yourself anymore"
Am Bm C G D
Nothing to lose is nothing to fight over
Am Bm
The shining stars!
B7sus4
They've seen it all before.
Em D (2x)
Em D
Don't hurt yourself
C G D
Don't hurt yourself
Em Bm C G D
Don't hurt yourself anymore
Em Bm C G D
Don't hurt yourself, don't hurt yourself
Em Bm C G D
Don't hurt yourself anymore anymore any-
Em Bm C G D
more
Em Bm C G D (2x)
Em Bm C
Dust keeps coming. Rust keeps coming. Weeds keep growing.
G D
Where you going?
C6 Bm Cmaj7
Dust keeps coming. Rust keeps coming. Weeds keep growing.
G
Where you going?
(repeat intro)
How to play Don't hurt yourself
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.