How to play Hurt by Johnny Cash

Key, tempo & difficulty

Hurt is played in the key of Am, at 92 BPM, in 4/4 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 Hurt

How to play Hurt on guitar

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

How to play Hurt on piano

Want to play Hurt on piano? Hurt by Johnny Cash is played in the key of Am. The piano chords are Am, C, D, G, F. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Hurt at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Hurt on ukulele

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

How to play Hurt on bass

The bass line for Hurt by Johnny Cash follows the chord progression in the key of Am. The chords are Am, C, D, G, F. SongView's AI transcribes the Hurt 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 Hurt

To practice Hurt efficiently, start by learning the Am, C, D, G chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Hurt is in the key of Am, 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 Hurt at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.