Hurts Like Hell
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[Verso 1]
F C
It took a lot for you to drive over
G Am
It took getting over it
F C G
Letting loose on the front lawn, shorts and boots on
Am
Hose running on a low drip
F C
You had to shed your armor a little bit
G Am
Stop thinking you weren't wanted
F C
You had to get out of your house,
G Am
that place was feeling kinda haunted
[Pré-Refrão]
F C G
You took a drive to the guy
Am
Karen said,
F C G Am
"You can't make it if you never even try"
F C G Am F C G Am
And you can't feel the wind blow if you never go outside
[Refrão]
F C
You can get out of your shell for a minute
G Am
You can even rebel for a minute
F C G Am
So hard to tell when you're in it
F C G Am
'Cause it hurts like hell when you're in it
F C
You can get out of your shell for a minute
G Am
You can even rebel for a minute
F C G Am
So hard to tell when you're in it
F C G Am
'Cause it hurts like hell when you're in it
[Verso 2]
F C G Am
He looked a little surprised
F C G Am
Some confusion in his eyes
F C
Hair long and wild as hell
G Am
When he opened the door after you rang the bell
[Verso 3]
F C G Am
You didn't stay to get a reaction
F C G Am
Didn't give yourself time for traction
F C
You just bolted, crestfallen
G Am
Crying in your car, thinking, "How appalling"
[Pré-Refrão]
F C G
You took a drive, blue sky
Am
Karen said,
F C G Am
"You can't make it if you never even try"
F C G Am F C G Am
And you can't feel the wind blow if you never go outside
[Refrão]
F C
You can get out of your shell for a minute
G Am
You can even rebel for a minute
F C G Am
So hard to tell when you're in it
F C G Am
'Cause it hurts like hell when you're in it
F C
You can get out of your shell for a minute
G Am
You can even rebel for a minute
F C G Am
So hard to tell when you're in it
F C G Am
'Cause it hurts like hell when you're in it'
[Ponte]
F C
When you got home from work
G Am
He was standing on your porch
F C
Hands in his pockets
G Am
Leaning, looking honest
F C
He said, "You didn't give me time to answer
G Am
I didn't even need to think it over
F C
I guess I'm just slow at responding
G Am
But I think I want what you want
F C G Am
And I'm sorry I left you wondering"
[Refrão]
F C
You can get out of your shell for a minute
G Am
You can even rebel for a minute
F C G Am
So hard to tell when you're in it
F C G Am
'Cause it hurts like hell when you're in it
F C
You can get out of your shell for a minute
G Am
You can even rebel for a minute
F C G Am
So hard to tell when you're in it
F C G Am
'Cause it hurts like hell when you're in it'
Outro:
F C G Am
It just hurts like hell when you're in it
F C G Am
It just hurts like hell when you're in it
F C G Am
It just hurts like hell when you're in it
F C G Am
It just hurts like hell when you're in it
How to play Hurts Like Hell
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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.