Hurt (Easier) – Johnny Cash – Guitar Tutorial

Artist: Johnny Cash
Genres: Folk, Alt-Rock
Decades: 2000's

Hurt (Easier) Chords:

Strumming Pattern:

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

Time Signature

91 bpm

Difficulty: Beginner

Johnny Cash’s version of Hurt is raw, emotional, and surprisingly beginner-friendly on guitar. In this lesson, I’ll show you how to play it using simple chords and a slow, steady strumming pattern that captures the song’s somber vibe. It’s a powerful tune that sounds great even with just the basics.