Love Hurts
View chords used in this chart
To play along to the record I have my
Capo on 3
Intro = G F C X 3 G
verse 1
G Em C D
Love hurts love scars love wounds and mars
G Em C D
Any heart that's not tough or strong enough
C G B Em
to take a lot of pain take a lot of pain
Dm C D
love is like a flower holds a lot of rain
G F C G
Love hurts
verse 2
G Em C D
I'm young I know but even so
G Em C D
I know a thing or two I've learned from you
C G B Em
I've really learned a lot really learned a lot
Dm C D
love is like a stove burns you when it's hot
G F C G
Love hurts ooh love hurts
Chorus
C B Em B Em B Em
Some fools rave on happiness blissfulness togetherness
A D
some fools fool themselves I guess but they're not fooling me
C G B Em
I know it isn't true know it isn't true
Dm C D
love is just a lie made to make you blue
G F C G
Love hurts love hurts
C G
Repeat Chorus - inc. love hurts to fade
How to play Love Hurts
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 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.