Hurtin Each Other
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C D
1. No one in the world ever had a love as sweet as my love,
Am G
for nowhere in the world could there be a boy as true as you, love.
Gm
All my love, I give gladly to you,
D E
all your love you give gladly to me.
G D Em G A
Tell me, why then, oh why should it be that
D Em D Em
We go on hurting each other, we go on hurting each other,
Em D Em D
making each other cry, hurting each other,
C ~ ~ D
without ever knowing - - why.
C D
2. Closer than the leaves on a weepin' willow, baby, we are,
Am G
closer, dear, are we than the simple letters "A" and "B" are.
Gm
All my life, I could love only you,
D E
all your life you could love only me.
G D Em G A
Tell me, why then, oh why should it be that?
D Em D Em
We go on hurting each other, we go on hurting each other,
Em D Em D
making each other cry, hurting each other,
C ~ ~ D - A
without ever knowing - - why.
D Em D Em
Can't we stop hurting each other, gotta stop hurting each other,
Em D Em D
making each other cry, breaking each other's heart,
Em D C - A
tearing each other apart.
D Em D Em
Can't we stop hurting each other, gotta stop hurting each other,
Em D Em D
making each other cry, breaking each other's heart,
Em D C
tearing each other apart?.
How to play Hurtin Each Other
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.