Hurting Me, Hurting You
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Am F
Darling I've been putting you through hell
C G
Pushing you away to save myself
Am F
Truth is I'm a little overwhelmed
C G
Tryna be the shape of someone else
Am
So I pick fights just so I feel loved
F
Avoid the blame when I mess it up
C
My words are now a waste
G
What have I done
Am F
It's hurting me hurting you
C G
Every part of me's split in two
Am
Go ahead and cut me loose
F
Tell your mom I'll miss her too
C G
'Cause it's hurting me hurting you
Am F C
I'm hurting you
Am F C
I'm hurting you
Am F C
I'm hurting you
Am F
Won't you put a knife right thru my heart
C G
Leave without a word into the dark
Am F
'Cause I don't deserve to know your love
C G
And the thought of losing us tears me apart
Am
So I pick fights just so I feel loved
F
Avoid the blame when I mess it up
C
My words are now a waste
G
What have I done
Am F
It's hurting me hurting you
C G
Every part of me's split in two
Am
Go ahead and cut me loose
F
Tell your mom I'll miss her too
C G
'Cause it's hurting me hurting you
Am F C
I'm hurting you
Am F C
I'm hurting you
Am F C
I'm hurting you
How to play Hurting Me, Hurting You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.