Hurts Too Much
View chords used in this chart
Standard tuning Capo on 2
Em7
We all get burnt sometimes
Cadd9
Lately I've had mine
B7
Starts off in your mind
Cadd9
Runs right down your spine
Em7
We all get hurt by love
Cadd9
When you've had enough
B7
Cracks all start to show
Cadd9
Sooner than you know
G
And it hurts too much
Cadd9
I'm letting you go
Am
I’ll walk these wet streets
D Cadd9 G
Somewhere alone
Em7, Cadd9, B7, Cadd9
Em7
We all get taken in
Cadd9
By dreams we'll never be in
B7
Problems that we face
Cadd9
Soon we'll be replaced
G
And it hurts too much
Cadd9
I'm letting you go
Am
I’ll walk these wet streets
D Cadd9 G
Somewhere alone
Em7, Cadd9, B7, Cadd9
G
And it hurts too much
Cadd9
I'm letting you go
Am
I’ll walk these wet streets
D Cadd9 G
Somewhere alone
G
You’re looking for something
Cadd9
You already know
Am
I'm down upon my knees
D Cadd9 G
To see a ray of hope
Am
I'm down upon my knees
D Cadd9 G
I see a ray of hope
How to play Hurts Too Much
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.