Everybody Hurts Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Everybody Hurts by R.E.M.. The estimated core chords are G, D, A, E. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Everybody Hurts
The automatically estimated key is G; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Everybody Hurts in?
Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. has an automatically estimated key of G, at around 94 BPM.
What chords do I need for Everybody Hurts?
The automatically estimated core chords are G, D, A, E.
Is Everybody Hurts good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.