How to play Magnificent Hurt by Elvis Costello

Key, tempo & difficulty

Magnificent Hurt is played in the key of E major, at 144 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Magnificent Hurt

How to play Magnificent Hurt on guitar

Looking for Magnificent Hurt guitar chords? Magnificent Hurt by Elvis Costello is played in the key of E major. The main guitar chords are E, G, A, B. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Magnificent Hurt on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Magnificent Hurt chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Magnificent Hurt on piano

Want to play Magnificent Hurt on piano? Magnificent Hurt by Elvis Costello is played in the key of E major. The piano chords are E, G, A, B. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Magnificent Hurt at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Magnificent Hurt on ukulele

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

How to play Magnificent Hurt on bass

The bass line for Magnificent Hurt by Elvis Costello follows the chord progression in the key of E major. The chords are E, G, A, B. SongView's AI transcribes the Magnificent 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 Magnificent Hurt

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