It Only Hurts When I Cry
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Bb C
(It only hurts when I cry...)
(It only hurts when I cry...)
C Bb C Bb
You ask me if I longed for him since we said goodbye
Dm G C Am F G
Sure I get sad but it's not too bad, it only hurts when I cry
C Bb C Bb
You see I hardly even think of him, as time goes slowly by
Dm G C Am F G C
I just go on like there's nothing wrong; it only hurts when I cry
F G C F G C
Sure I remember our first kiss, the way I loved him then
F G C Am Dm G
Sometimes I think a love like this could never happen again
C Bb C Bb
So please don't worry if I sigh for him, you know that I'll get by
Dm G C Am F G C
I'll just pretend that it's not the end; it only hurts when I cry
Bb C
It only hurts when I cry
It only hurts when I cry
It only hurts when I cry
It only hurts when I cry
F G C F G C
Sure I remember our first kiss, the way I loved him then
F G C Am Dm G
Sometimes I think a love like this could never happen again
C Bb C Bb
So please don't worry if I sigh for him, you know that I'll get by
Dm G C Am F G C
I'll just pretend that it's not the end; it only hurts when I cry
Bb C
It only hurts when I cry
It only hurts when I cry
It only hurts when I cry
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How to play It Only Hurts When I Cry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.