It hurts to be in love
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intro:
F# D#m F# D#m
Verse 1:
F# B F#
It hurts to be in love
D#m F# D#m F#
When the only one you love
B G#m C#
Turns out to be someone
F# D#m F# D#m
Who's not in love with you
F# B F#
It hurts to love her so
D#m F# D#m F#
When deep down inside you know
B G#m C#
She will never want you
F# {N.C.}
No matter what you do
Chorus:
D#m
And so you cry a little bit
(it hurts to be in love)
A#m
Oh, die a little bit
(it hurts to be in love)
A B F#
Day and night
A B F#
Night and day
D#m C# B C#
It hurts to be in love this way
Verse 2:
How long can I exist
Wanting lips I've never kissed
She gives all her kisses
To somebody else
She thinks I'm just a friend
Though it hurts I must pretend
The only way to keep her
Is keep it to myself
{repeat Chorus}
{organ solo - chords as per last half of verse}
{repeat Chorus}
Coda (repeat to fade):
F# B F#
It hurts to be in love
D#m F#
Day and night
D#m F#
Night and day
It hurts to be in love
Night and day
Day and night
How to play It hurts to be in love
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.