Johnny Cash - Hurt so Bad: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Hurt so Bad" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

C
I thought I could walk away and keep on going
Leave you flat and never once be sad
F
I didn't know the pain would keep on growing
    C
And I didn't know that it could hurt so bad
G          F         C
Hurt so bad hurt so bad

All night long I'm out a driving round
Every this and that away like mad
Always end up on your side of town
I didn't know that it could hurt so bad
Hurt so bad hurt so bad

Chorus:
F
Don't give in go on and don't look back
 C                        F
Hold on to my pride I said
C                             G
I won't let my heart turn my head

New day dawning on your world without me
You won't miss something that you never had
You'll be making it alright without me
But I didn't know that it could hurt so bad
Hurt so bad hurt so bad

Chorus

New day dawning on your world without me
You won't miss something that you never had
You'll be making it alright without me
But I didn't know that it could hurt so bad
Hurt so bad hurt so bad
Hurt so bad hurt so bad


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

C

Guitar chord C

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Hurt so Bad" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Hurt so Bad" by Johnny Cash.

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