Everybody Hurts
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Intro D G D G D
G D
When your day is long and the night
G D
The night is yours alone
G D G Em
When you're sure you've had enough of this life, well hang on
A Em
Don't let yourself go
A Em
'Cause everybody cries
A D G
And everybody hurts sometimes
D G
Sometimes everything is wrong
D
Now it's time to sing along
G D
When your day is night alone (Hold on, hold on)
G D
If you feel like letting go (Hold on)
G D G Em
When you think you've had too much of this life, well hang on
A Em
'Cause everybody hurts
A Em
Take comfort in your friends
A F#
Everybody hurts
Bm F# Bm
Don't throw your hand. Oh, no
F# Bm C
Don't throw your hand
G
If you feel like you're alone
C Am D
No, no, no, you're not alone
G D
If you're on your own in this life
G D
The days and nights are long
G D G Em
When you think you've had too much of this life to hang on
A Em A Em
Well, everybody hurts sometimes. Everybody cries
A D G
And everybody hurts sometimes
D G
And everybody hurts sometimes
D G D G D G D G
So, hold on, hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Hold on
D G
Everybody hurts. You are not alone
How to play Everybody Hurts
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.