I'm Not Trying To Hurt You
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G Dm
This is gonna break your heart
G Dm
and I'm a looking for an easy way to tell you
G Dm
That I've gotta chance full of brand new starts
G Dm
and it's gotta be without you.
Am Dm G
Oh! Nooooo!
Am Dm G
Noooooo!
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you...
G Dm
This is gonna break your heart
G Dm
and I'm a sorry that I-I can't be
G Dm
I tried to tell you yesterday
G Dm
but the words they keep getting harder to say
Am Dm G
Oh! Nooooo!
Am Dm G
Noooooo!
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you....
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you...
HAY!
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you!
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you!
Am Dm Am Dm
Am Dm G
Oh! Nooooo!
Am Dm G
Nooooo!
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you....
G Dm
This is gonna break your heart
G Dm
and I'm a sorry that I-I can't be
G Dm
I tried to tell you yesterday
G Dm
but the words they keep getting harder to say
Am Dm G
Oh! Nooooo!
Am Dm G
Noooo!
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you
HAY!
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you
Am Dm
I'm not trying to hurt you...
How to play I'm Not Trying To Hurt You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.