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The Hurting chords by
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Key: Db major•
Intro 1

C
C

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Bb
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Gm
Gm
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Bb
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Gm
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Verse 1
C
C

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Bb
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Is it an horrific dream?
Gm
Gm
3

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C
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Am I sinking fast?
Bb
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Could a person be so mean
Gm
Gm
3

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As to laugh and laugh
Pre-chorus 1
F#
F#
2

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On my own
F
F

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Could you ease my load?
E
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Could you see my pain?
F
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Could you please explain
Interlude 1

The hurting
C
C

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Bb
Bb

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Gm
Gm
3

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C
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Bb
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Gm
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3

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Verse 2
C
C

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Bb
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Could you understand a child
Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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When he cries in pain?
Bb
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Could you give him all he needs
Gm
Gm
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Or do you feel the same?
Pre-chorus 2
F#
F#
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All along
F
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You've been told you're wrong
E
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When you felt it right
F
F

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And you're left to fight
Chorus 1

The hurting
C
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Bb
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Gm
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3

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C
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The hurt, hurt, hurt
Bb
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Gm
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3

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The hurt, hurt, hurt
Interlude 2
F#
F#
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F
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Bridge 1
Abm
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E
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F#
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2

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Abm
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Get in line with the things you know
A
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Feel the pain, feel the sorrow
E
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Touch the hurt and don't let go
F#
F#
2

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Don't let go, don't let go
Abm
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Get in line with the things you know
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Learn to cry, like a baby
E
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Then the hurting won't come back
F#
F#
2

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F
F

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Won't come back, won't come back
Chorus 2
C
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Bb
Bb

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Gm
Gm
3

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C
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The hurt, hurt, hurt
Bb
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Gm
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3

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The hurt, hurt, hurt
Outro 1
C
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Bb
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Is it an horrific dream?
Gm
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C
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...hurt, hurt
Bb
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Is it an horrific dream?
Gm
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C
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...hurt, hurt
Bb
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Is it an horrific dream?
Gm
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C
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...hurt, hurt
Bb
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Is it an horrific dream?
Gm
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C
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...hurt, hurt
Bb
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Is it an horrific dream?
Gm
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C
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...hurt, hurt
Bb
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Is it an horrific dream?
Gm
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...hurt, hurt
F#
F#
2

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F
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E
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F#
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Bb

  • Gm

    3

  • F#

    2

  • F

  • E

  • Abm

    4

  • A

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Hurting by Tears For Fears is Db major.

The primary chords used in The Hurting are Db, Cb, Abm, G, Gb, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Cb, Abm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of The Hurting is approximately 73 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Hurting using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Tears For Fears.

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