Hurts So Good
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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:28
About this song
Hurts So Good by John Mellencamp is in A major (estimated), around 126 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:28 (Rock organ, Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, an interlude, and an outro. 1 version available to play and practice.
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E3 – A4 · 17 semitones (~1.4 octaves)
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Hurts So Good appears on the soundtrack of Guitar Hero 5.