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When It Hurts so Bad

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Ms. Lauryn Hill verified
Key: EM
110 BPM
E A D G B E
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Song Fundamentals
Key Em (E Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning E A D G B E
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 4 Unique Chords
Genre Alternative
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Time Signature 4/4
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When It Hurts so Bad by Ms. Lauryn Hill is played in the key of Em. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis), diikuti Bm (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut), diikuti Em (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap).
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iv – v – II – i
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Am Bm F#7 Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Em Tonic
ii° F#dim Supertonic
III G Mediant
iv Am Subdominant
v Bm Dominant
VI C Submediant
VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 2 barre chord shapes (Bm, F#7)
check_circle Capo on fret 5 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: iv – v – II – i • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ When It Hurts so Bad

FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for When It Hurts so Bad (Ms. Lauryn Hill)?

To play the Easy Chords for When It Hurts so Bad, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for When It Hurts so Bad?

The original recording key for When It Hurts so Bad by Ms. Lauryn Hill is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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When It Hurts so Bad - Ms. Lauryn Hill

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