Love Hurts
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Intro: G F C G
G Em C D
Love hurts, love scars, love wounds, and mars,
C G Em C D
any heart, not tough, or strong, enough,
C G B Em
to take a lotta pain, take a lotta pain,
B C D
love is like a cloud, it holds a lotta rain.
C G F C G
Love hurts, ooh, ooh, love hurts.
G Em C D
I'm young, I know, but even, so,
C G Em C D
I know a thing, or two, I learned, from you.
C G B Em
I really learned a lot, really learned a lot,
B C D
love is like a flame, it burns you when it's hot.
C G F C G
Love hurts, ooh, ooh, love hurts.
Em B Em B Em B Em
Some fools speak of happiness, blissfulness, togetherness.
A D
Some fools fool themselves I guess, they're not foolin' me.
C G B Em
I know it isn't true, I know it isn't true,
B C D
love is just a lie, made to make you blue.
C G F C G
Love hurts, ooh, ooh, love hurts.
F C G
ooh, ooh, love hurts.
(Solo) G Em C D G Em C D
C G Bm Em
I know it isn't true, I know it isn't true,
Bm C D
love is just a lie, made to make you blue.
C G F C G
Love hurts, ooh, ooh, love hurts.
F C G
ooh, ooh, love hurts.
F C
ooh, ooh.....
How to play Love Hurts
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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.