Hit Me Where It Hurts
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[Verso 1]
D
I've had it up to here I fear my suspicions are all coming true
D
I've had all I can stand I'll be damned if I keep burning this candle for you
G
I've had it to the hilt the guilt, the condescension, and the nerve
D
I've had about enough of that stuff, a heavy trip that I don't deserve
A C
I've been pounding on the door, you say there's nobody home
A C
Front porch is stinking of some foreign cologne
F G D A
I've been buffaloed and you're free to roam
[Refrão]
D A
Come on, pretty baby, you can do your worst
Bm E G
Rock me up the middle, hit me wh?re it hurts
D A
Let's take car? of first things first
G D
Hit me where it hurts
[Verso 2]
D
I've had it up to here those tears that crocodiles could see right through
G D
I've had all I can take mistakes have conjured up a witches' brew
A C
You had me running 'round in circles like a dog on a leash
A C
Telling porky pies under the wishing tree
F G D A
Beatles might've said it, but I can't let it be
[Refrão]
D A
Come on, pretty baby, you can do your worst
Bm E G
Rock me up the middle, hit me wh?re it hurts
D A
Let's take car? of first things first
G E
Hit me where it hurts
{Solo}
E C#m G#m A E F#m E/G# A
G D Em Bm C G Am G/B C D
[Verso 3]
D
I've had the tables turn I learned 'bout promises you made in the dark
D
I've had it with your friends in the end it's like swimming in a tank full of sharks
A C
I've been treading water til you throw me a line
A C
You keep pushing my head under every time
F G D A
Seems what's yours is yours and what's mine isn't mine
[Refrão]
D A
Come on, pretty baby, you can do your worst
Bm E G
Rock me up the middle, hit me wh?re it hurts
D A
Let's take car? of first things first
G D
Hit me where it hurts
D A
Come on pretty baby give me what you got
Bm E G
I can take a beating you can take your best shot
D A
You're gonna get your just deserts
G D A Bm E G
Hit me where it hurts
D A
You're gonna get your just deserts
G C
Hit me where it hurts
How to play Hit Me Where It Hurts
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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.