How to play Everybody Hurts by R.E.M.

Key, tempo & difficulty

Everybody Hurts is played in the key of D Major, at 94 BPM, in 6/8 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Everybody Hurts

How to play Everybody Hurts on guitar

Looking for Everybody Hurts guitar chords? Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. is played in the key of D Major. The main guitar chords are D, G, Em, A, F, Bm, C, Am. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Everybody Hurts on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Everybody Hurts chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Everybody Hurts on piano

Want to play Everybody Hurts on piano? Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. is played in the key of D Major. The piano chords are D, G, Em, A, F, Bm, C, Am. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Everybody Hurts at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Everybody Hurts on ukulele

Everybody Hurts translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of D Major. The ukulele chords are D, G, Em, A, F, Bm, C, Am. If you're searching for easy Everybody Hurts ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Everybody Hurts on bass

The bass line for Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. follows the chord progression in the key of D Major. The chords are D, G, Em, A, F, Bm, C, Am. SongView's AI transcribes the Everybody Hurts bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Everybody Hurts

To practice Everybody Hurts efficiently, start by learning the D, G, Em, A chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Everybody Hurts is in the key of D Major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Everybody Hurts at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.