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Hurt

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(Want a great guitar lesson! Here's Drue James  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3grCTSkbHEo)
(Great guy watch him and apply his lesson to this! I would recommend it)
[Intro]
Am  C D
        x2
[Verse 1]
Am    C     D      Am        C      D        Am
   I hurt myself today , to see if I can feel
   C   D         Am        C    D            Am
I focus on the pain , the only thing that's real
     C     D       Am          C      D    Am
The needle tears a hole , the old familiar sting
         C     D     Am             C    D      G
Try to kill it all away , but I remember everything
[Chorus]
Am              F    C                G
What have I become , my sweetest friend
Am           F           C          G
Everyone I know , goes away in the end
    Am                 F    C              G
And you could have it all , my  empire of dirt
Am               F    G                 Am
I will let you down , I will make you hurt
[Bridge]
 Am C D
()    
Am    C  D
[Verse 2]
Am    C          D       Am       C       D    Am
   I wear this crown of thorns , upon my liars chair
C       D      Am         C      D     Am
Full of broken thoughts , I cannot repair
 C         D            Am       C      D        Am
Beneath the stains of time , the feeling disappears
C       D         Am   C     D            G
You are someone else , I am still right here
[Chorus]
Am               F   C                G
What have I become , my sweetest friend
Am           F           C          G
Everyone I know , goes away in the end
   Am                  F    C             G
And you could have it all , my empire of dirt
Am               F    C                  G
I will let you down , I will make you hurt
(still strumming and sing louder!)
[Outro]
   Am               F      C              G
If I could start again , a million miles away
Am              F     G
I would keep myself , I would find a way..
(you can end it with a G or Am your choosing)

Hurt chords and lyrics

Free chords for Hurt by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

(Want a great guitar lesson! Here's Drue James  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3grCTSkbHEo)
(Great guy watch him and apply his lesson to this! I would recommend it)
[Intro]
Am    C  D  x2
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
(Am)  C  D
Am    C  D
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
(still strumming and sing louder!)
[Outro]
(you can end it with a G or Am your choosing)

Hurt Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Hurt by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hurt chords”, “Hurt guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash 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 Hurt chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hurt lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, D, G, F.

Frequently asked questions about Hurt

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Can I transpose "Hurt" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hurt"?

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

Is "Hurt" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hurt" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Hurt" in?

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