Now playing

Make Every Word Hurt

Chords

4.612 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
C
[Verse]
Don't waste your timeAm  
Don't allow any distractionsF  
If you have to, close your eyesC  
CDon't wait for a reaction
[Verse]
Don't stop to breatheAm  
Or wipe your mouthF  
You won't be misperceivedC  
CI'll figure it out
[Chorus]
So whatever you Fdo
For whatever it's Amworth
If you're gonna Gtear my world apart, then I'd Fprefer
FDon't leave me confused
Don't let the line Amblur
If you're gonna Gtell me you don't love me anyFmore
Make every worCd hurt
[Verse 3]
Don't walk away nowAm  
Don't second guessF  
FYou felt this way a moment ago
Why should Cmy tears change any of this?
[Chorus]
So whatever you Fdo
For whatever it's Amworth
If you're gonna Gtear my world apart, then I'd Fprefer
FDon't leave me confused
Don't let the line Amblur
If you're gonna Gtell me you don't love me anyFmore
Make every word Churt
[Bridge]
Make Fevery word sting
Make Emevery word bleed
Until I'm Dm7not gonna wanna love you anymore
Until Cyou're nothing I need
When I Fwake up in the morning
For the Amnext 20 years
I won't be Gwishing for someone who just disapFpears
[Chorus]
FSo whatever you do
For whatever it's Amworth
If you're gonna Gtear my world apart, then I'd Fprefer
FDon't leave me confused
Don't let the line Amblur
If you're gonna Gtell me you don't love me anyFmore
If you're gonna Gtell me you don't love me anyFmore
Make every worAmd hurtF  
Make every worAmd hurtG  F  
Make every worAmd hurtG, every word Fhurt
Make every worAmd, every Gword huFrtC  

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Make Every Word Hurt

by Lori McKenna

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dm7

[Intro]

[Verse]

Don't waste your time

Don't allow any distractions

If you have to, close your eyes

Don't wait for a reaction

[Verse]

Don't stop to breathe

Or wipe your mouth

You won't be misperceived

I'll figure it out

[Chorus]

So whatever you do

For whatever it's worth

G F

If you're gonna tear my world apart, then I'd prefer

Don't leave me confused

Don't let the line blur

G F

If you're gonna tell me you don't love me anymore

Make every word hurt

[Verse 3]

Don't walk away now

Don't second guess

You felt this way a moment ago

Why should my tears change any of this?

[Chorus]

So whatever you do

For whatever it's worth

G F

If you're gonna tear my world apart, then I'd prefer

Don't leave me confused

Don't let the line blur

G F

If you're gonna tell me you don't love me anymore

Make every word hurt

[Bridge]

Make every word sting

Make every word bleed

Dm7

Until I'm not gonna wanna love you anymore

Until you're nothing I need

When I wake up in the morning

For the next 20 years

G F

I won't be wishing for someone who just disappears

[Chorus]

So whatever you do

For whatever it's worth

G F

If you're gonna tear my world apart, then I'd prefer

Don't leave me confused

Don't let the line blur

G F

If you're gonna tell me you don't love me anymore

G F

If you're gonna tell me you don't love me anymore

Am F

Make every word hurt

Am G F

Make every word hurt

Am G F

Make every word hurt, every word hurt

Am G F C

Make every word, every word hurt

About Make Every Word Hurt Chords by Lori McKenna

Learn how to play Make Every Word Hurt by Lori McKenna with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Make Every Word Hurt chords”, “Make Every Word Hurt guitar chords”, or “Lori McKenna Make Every Word Hurt chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Make Every Word Hurt chords and for experienced players who want accurate Make Every Word Hurt lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am, F, G, Em, Dm7.

FAQ — Make Every Word Hurt by Lori McKenna

How do I play "Make Every Word Hurt" by Lori McKenna on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Make Every Word Hurt" by Lori McKenna on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Make Every Word Hurt" by Lori McKenna free?

Yes. The chords for "Make Every Word Hurt" by Lori McKenna are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Make Every Word Hurt" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Make Every Word Hurt" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Make Every Word Hurt"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Make Every Word Hurt" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Make Every Word Hurt" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Make Every Word Hurt" by Lori McKenna with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lori McKenna below.

What key is "Make Every Word Hurt" in?

The chords for "Make Every Word Hurt" show the original chord names (including C, Am, F, G, Em, Dm7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.