Hurting Inside
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Intro: F G F G C
C Em
I'll never know
Dm G7
Why did you leave me
C Em
Those tears that show
Dm G7
Are they really grieving me
F
I know I lied
Am
The tears are in my eyes
Em Am
Now you'll never know
F G F G
That it's hurting inside, hurting inside
G C G C
You'll never know, you'll never know
F G F G C
C Em
Have I done so wrong
Dm G7
That you won't take me back now
C Em
I'm tryin' to be strong
Dm G7
I hold my tears back now
F
But if you don't care
Am
About the tears I'll shed
Em Am
Then let me know
F G F G
Because it's hurting inside, hurting inside
G C G C
You'll never know, you'll never know
lead guitar :
F G F G C Em Dm G7 C Em Dm G7 F Am Em Am
F G F G
G C G C
You'll never know, you'll never know
F G F G C
C Em
Won't you come on home
Dm G7
And please forgive me
C Em
I promise I won't roam
Dm G7
If you say you still love me
F
I'll hold you dear
Am
I'll hold you near
Em Am
Close to my heart
F G F G
And it won't hurt me inside, hurt me inside
G C G C
Our love will go on, our love will go on
End: F G F G C
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How to play Hurting Inside
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.