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Intro: F#m9 D
F#m9 D
Drop the ball, watch it fall far below
F#m9
Suck you in, hold your breath
D
The undertow creeps in slow
F#m9 D
Everyone owns a gun deep inside
F#m9 D
It's just a matter of how much you let it slide
B2
Help me, help you
G A
They won't be there
B2
Help me, help you
G A
They won't see
C D
It hurts when you need me
F G
And I can't break your fall
C D
And it hurts when you can't see
F
And it hurts
F#m9 D
Drop the switch, scratch the itch, watch it glow
F#m9
inch by inch, the cutting board
D
Watch it swing to and fro
F#m9 D
Everyone carries one deep inside
F#m9 D
It's just a matter of how much you let it slide
C D
And it hurts when you're lonely
G D
And I'm standing right beside you there
Cmaj9 D
And it hurts when you told me
G D(add2)
That you'll try this on your own
C D
Hope you never hurt, hope you never cry
G D
Hope you never lose your way tonight
C D
Hope you never crumble, hope you never fall
G D
Hope you never throw away it
F#m9 D
Drop the ball, watch it fall below far below
F#m9 C
Suck you in, hold your breath, watch it swing
rest of song: C D F G C D F
last chord: C(#4)
How to play Hurt
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 F#m9. 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.