Everybody Hurts REM Guitar cover by Phil McGarrick. FREE TABS

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"Everybody Hurts" is a song by American rock band R.E.M., originally released on the band's 1992 album Automatic for the People and was also released as a single in 1993. It peaked at number 29 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top ten on the charts of Australia, Canada, France, Iceland, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. In 2003, Q Magazine ranked "Everybody Hurts" at number 31 in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever".
For my guitar cover I used the arrangement and great Backing Track made by Peter Korving here :- www.guitarbackingtracks.nl/tr...
My son Andrew made the Tabs out as someone requested them and I really liked Pete’s arrangement, so I used the Tabs Andrew had made. They are FREE to download from my website philmcgarrick.co.uk
Played on my Fender custom Stratocaster 56 nos fitted with Kinman impersonator 54 v3 Pickups on bridge position through an Alesis Quadraver Q2 using one of the standard default patched No 28 Chorus Reverb.
Sound recorded in Cubase SX6 and edited with the three 4K video takes in Sony Vegas pro 14.
Please enjoy “Everybody Hurts”
Lyrics
When your day is long
And the night
The night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough
Of this life
Well hang on
Don't let yourself go
'Cause everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes
Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your day is night alone (hold on)
(Hold on) if you feel like letting go (hold on)
If you think you've had too much
Of this life
Well, hang on
'Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand
Oh, no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you're not alone
If you're on your own
In this life
The days and nights are long
When you think you've had too much
Of this life
To hang on
Well, everybody hurts sometimes
Everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes
And everybody hurts sometimes
So, hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Hold on, hold on
Everybody hurts
You are not alone

[@MsSophie0811]

I keep returning to this song .. just beautiful..

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Ciao Phil!non mi stanco mai di ascoltare questa bellissima melodia! Hai suonato in un modo che non si può descrivere!Dio ti benedica!! 🙋😰😰😌😌😍😍😘🎶🎸💘♥️💔💯💯💋🥀🍀

[@marcosgomesneto9179]

Estes dias eu lembrei de R.E.M. e como eu gosto de Michel Stipe e sua banda, e agora vejo este guerreiro fazendo este belo cover. Vida longa a voce Phil McGarrick. E voce Michel Stipe volte com Peter Buck e companhia pois o rock senti falta de vocês. These days I remembered R.E.M. and how I like Michel Stipe and his band, and now I see this warrior doing this beautiful cover. Long live you Phil McGarrick. And you Michel Stipe, come back with Peter Buck and company because the rock missed you.

[@random275]

Obrigado pelo ótimo comentário e estou feliz que você seja um fã do REM. Que bom que gostou da minha capa .. Tudo de bom Phil

[@geraldarcher8194]

Absolutely beautiful, this brings some comfort to me as I think of my wife of 54 years who is now in a nursing home. Absolutely beautiful rendition, thank you.

[@chrisengland3965]

To put it simply ...... THIS IS JUST OUTSTANDING ......time after time you nail the song, the mood, everything and you transport me to a better place........ I have literally just come out of hospital and have been in really bad pain ....... and the biggest compliment I can say about this is it is better than any painkiller I was prescribed .....Thank you Phil from the bottom of my heart

[@random275]

Wow Chris ! that is a big complement - thank you so much ! So sorry to hear you've been in hospital and in pain - hope it recovers quickly.. Cheers Phil

[@BenceHulse]

You are amazing guitarist from one player to another great job Phil

[@TSRAONZB]

The greatest and only the guitarist with un devided attention , dedication and.determination . Is none other than Phil .....

[@random275]

Wow that's a great compliment ! and very much appreciated.. All the best.. Phil

[@CarlosPereira-fu1sz]

Everybody hurts me by ordinary music less you Sir Phill, you are the best of the best. I am so greatfull for your delicious solos, go haed give more I need it.

[@random275]

Thank you very much for those good comments Carlos ! You are very kind.. Cheers Phil

[@sondo7222]

Your fingers glide over the keys so smoothly, the low and high sounds blend together beautifully. Thank you very much

[@random275]

Thanks very much Son ! glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@KrishnaKumar-rt1yw]

Good Morning Phil, you never seize to surprise me with your versatility. I looked up the vocal by REM yesterday and was to my liking. You have come up with an equally fantastic version of "Everybody Hurts". An absolute beauty. I was caught on the wrong foot as I thought you'd scheduled it for today. Keep rocking. Bye for now. Be happy safe and keep that smile everlasting.

[@random275]

Many thanks Krishna ! I'm please you checked out the REM version so were familiar with the song and I'm very pleased you liked my cover. Always appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@apriliahfitridamayanti9507]

Yeah.....so beautiful , I loved it . Thanks Phil..good work !!!!! All the best , Apriliah 👍👍🌟🌟🌷🌷🌻🌻👍👍

[@jsderhd123ryfs]

Very beautiful. What musician wonderful, fantastic 💯💯💯👏 Greetings from Brasil and thank very much Phil.

[@DicksonUK8]

Absolutely mind blowing performance! Thank you for sharing this. You are at the top of the best!

[@random275]

Wow thanks DicksonUK8 That's a great compliment and much appreciated.. Cheers Phil

[@diegolalama3001]

Querido amigo Phil, una vez más mi corazón se enternece al escuchar una de tus bellas interpretaciones, esta canción realmente me transforma, me llena de sentimientos encontrados, amor, esperanza, tristeza, alegría, ternura, en fin demasiados sentimientos, es una de mis favoritas. Gracias mi querido amigo Phil, gracias siempre por tanta alegría que me dan tus preciosos vídeos. Un gran abrazo desde el Norte del Ecuador y cuídate mucho por favor.

[@random275]

Hola Diego - ¡Gracias por esos sensacionales comentarios! me alegro de que te haya gustado :-) Todo lo mejor para ti .. Phil

[@terrytotally]

As Usual Phil, you don't let me down, most of the toons I pick are of memories gone by.......good and bad, it's true to say 'everybody hurts sometimes' this one will be one that I will play until my fingers won't let me, thankyou and Andy so much for this, you are both an awsome team of father and son; a team that i can only dream of. look after yourselves in these turbulent times and once again thanks.

[@random275]

Hi Terry - good to hear from you and thanks for your great comments on this one. Hope you get on well with it when you try it. You too stay safe ! All the best.. Phil

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Ciao Phil!benvenuto!questa e una bellissima melodia!con te le belle emozioni non finiscono mai!grazie!sei unico!!🙋😇😊🤩🤩😍😍😘🎶🎶🎸🎶💘♥️💔💯💯💯🌹🍀🌻🌷

[@simiaocaminharochacaminharocha]

Meu ídolo Phil,você me encanta com essa tua linda exibição,sempre sucesso e beijo em teu coração!...

[@random275]

Muito obrigado por seus bons comentários Simiao sempre bom ouvir de você .. Felicidades Phil

[@Carloni1ful]

Pleasant sound and emotional performance. Greetings Phil.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Carlos ! so pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@jimgardiner3476]

Another of my all time favourites from one of my favourite bands and now your cover goes on that same list. Well done Phil, loved it.

[@robertknabe1424]

Phil, you have such a great talent and ability. You are a delight to watch and listen to.

[@random275]

That's very kind of you Robert ! thank you very much .. Cheers Phil

[@napoleonvasquez1292]

Cuanto sentimiento y nostalgia encierra cada nota magistral de sus melodias como un arreglo de arte, saludos desde Honduras mi querido PHIL, FELICIDADES

[@richarddavis6849]

One of my favourite songs, made to sound even better. Thank you.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Richard !! Cheers Phil

[@elleeshialeaver9375]

What a wonderful song and played wonderful thank you please keep playing as you are you make my day hearing from you

[@random275]

Oh Wow what a great comment ! Thanks very much Elleeshia .... All the best Phil!

[@giorgiofoti3511]

@@random275 meravigliosa

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

Ooops!!...I deleted my comment trying to edit. WoW, Phil you are so very talented! This song literally saved my life! I almost missed it but, You sent me here to find it!! A Blessing to enjoy!! Thank you. Hugs Dear Phil!

[@random275]

Thanks very much Anita !! so glad you liked it .. Love hearing from you..Phil x

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

@@random275 x o

[@walterbridenne6374]

Magnifique comme toujours ! Beaucoup de frissons et d'émotions à vous écouter jouer. REM en plus c'est tout simplement fantastique. J'adore. Merci pour ce bon moment de musique.

[@random275]

C'est un excellent commentaire Walter et très apprécié! si heureux que vous ayez aimé.

[@andrewshadowy2025]

I think you do a good fill in for Hank and keep us entertained now that Hank I guess is retired and makes songs once in awhile. This is another he could have recorded. Love your version well done Phil!

[@random275]

Thanks very much Andrew ! yes I would of loved to hear Hank's take on this one. All the best.. Phil

[@colinshaw3776]

For a hurting tune, it sure feels good, to hear phils great feel, and special tuneful touch, thanks a treat Phil, many cheers! 👍

[@random275]

Many thanks for a great comment Colin ! all the best.. Phil

[@Dolores576]

I love this song

[@georgekontos3100]

Like #714. One of the most beautiful songs, ever written. My opinion. Thanks for this nice cover!

[@syamjeevan2024]

When Everybody Hurts Nobody Turns and your Music Comforts...Thanks, Phil.

[@random275]

Thank you Syam ! pleased you liked it... All the best.. Phil

[@richardmiller8222]

Beautifully played Phil, so look forward to your releases.

[@random275]

Many thanks Richard ! so pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@MsSophie0811]

Really fantastic.... You are so talented... amazing sound..

[@simiaocaminharochacaminharocha]

Estou vibrando sentindo tocar me um intenso brilho iluminando meu universo,daqui do Brasil envio te meus elogios meu inesquecível Phil,é com gratidão e emoção que essas frases a tí expresso me! Abraço!...

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Such a moving song Phil. Very nicely done. Take care Dave

[@random275]

Thanks very much Dave :-) All the best.. Phil

[@adilsonrocha4970]

🙌

[@DLANIGER]

Magic hands 🖐🤚🙌

[@julienvandyck2079]

Merci pour ce très bon moment. Julien

[@random275]

Thank you Julien ! Kind regards..Phil

[@SuperGuitarDude7]

Beautiful!

[@melaniekotze9081]

Hi Phil, Thank you for this beautiful piece. I think the whole world can agree everybody hurts. Don't give up. God bless you

[@random275]

Yes you're right ! and thanks for your good comments Melanie :-) All the best.. Phil

[@geoffers47]

Great song choice and arrangement Phil. Beautifully played, and very much enjoyed. Cheers! Geoff.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Geoff - It was good that Andrew had made the Tabs out already as there was a lot to remember.! Lol Glad you liked it and appreciate your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@Love.AnitaBlue717]

FANTASTIC!! ; )'

[@adilsonrocha4970]

🙌

[@adilsonrocha4970]

🙌

[@simiaocaminharochacaminharocha]

Meu ídolo,você leva me nas nuvens tocando essa música,pois ela reflete me vários momentos difíceis que já tenho vivido! Muito agradeço te por trazer me essa grandeza,riqueza e teu talento! Abraço e boa sorte!...

[@random275]

Que bom que a música significa muito para você Simiao - obrigado por esses comentários agradáveis .. Atenciosamente .. Phil

[@stratax4844]

A fantastic sound on a superb BT

[@random275]

Thanks very much Axel !! glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@michealpallett5708]

hi phil another great from a pro and a fender thanks leo and all you guitar makers that makes A guitar sing god bless you all

[@random275]

Many thanks Micheal ! Very pleased you liked it. All the best Phil

[@meladdison5170]

Fabulous sound Phil - beautiful as always - regards Mel

[@maxchedre9361]

canon. ! Très bon. ! Merci. Monsieur. ! -

[@lalduhsangaralte5531]

This is precious... Thank you for lighting my mood❤

[@random275]

So glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@ianwilsonguitarist3079]

Hi, Phil, well...................this is “THE” instrumental of the year for me. How did I miss this one... beautiful cover with outstanding bends and complimented by the excellent use of the wha wha pedal. I have just witnessed a “Genius” playing one of my favourite songs. Brilliant......... ( and love the natural harmonics ending ) Phill , an outstanding piece my friend, you get full marks ‘AND’ some for this one. Ian 🎸

[@random275]

Thank for the great comment Ian - My son Andrew sometimes makes tabs out for people and someone asked him to tab Pete's sound file. So I gave it a listen and thought it was a great arrangement so gave it a go - I'd never remember all that without Tabs ! So glad you liked it ! All the best.. Phil

[@12121149]

Awesome as always,

[@lenahatley2046]

Sweet and sad at the same time. … loved it Phil🎸🎸🎸

[@MichaelWG69]

Thank you Phil for sharing, you’re such an inspiration. Lovely round and warm tone you’ve got there.

[@random275]

Thanks Michael - Yes the first time in 25 years I've used that patch on my Q2 but seemed to sound nice.. Very pleased you liked it.. All the best,, Phil

[@gregorypeters7932]

Phil you are the best .. on you tube for shadows style guitar ...

[@lisado6028]

Beautiful song, lovely... melody excellent.... make my day go by with out stress, thank you for playing this song....I listen many many times today , great job Phil👍👏👏👏👏 love it...

[@random275]

Thanks Lisa ! It's great to hear from you and I'm very chuffed with your comment.. All the best.. Phil

[@biker4bike]

Phil - this has to be one of your best - absolutely fantastic - many thanks for sharing your skill and free tabs.

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comment ! very much appreciated. The Tabs were a God send as lots to remember in this one ! Lol All the best.. Phil

[@thephotoclan]

I love your sound and your style! Thanks for sharing your talent, Mr. Phil!

[@allangrayson3055]

That is beautiful!!! You inspire me. I am a senior and have Emphysema so rather that moan and groan about it, I have taken up guitar. Beginner yet but if I can get half as good as you, I'll be happy.

[@random275]

Good for you Allan ! Hope you get on well - It's fun whatever stage we are at.. All the best Phil

[@lucimarvieira8550]

Obrigada por compartilhar do seu talento, sempre apresentando clássicos de todos os tempos!!! parabéns!

[@CustomTaylor]

Yes Phil Beautiful

[@random275]

Thank you so much ! Phil

[@GUARDIOLA551]

Good Morning Phil I know this beautiful song,verry nice and verry good sound,and verry good player,with a beautiful BT of Pete Korving,congratulations All the best Miguel

[@random275]

Thanks very much Miguel ! So glad you liked this one. It's a long song so took a while to learn even with the tabs. All the best... Phil

[@aldozeccac6505]

Great interpretation of a song that, through your guitar, you can express and transmit so much poetry and feeling, dear friend.

[@random275]

Thanks for those nice comments !! very much appreciated.. Phil

[@jesussanz2804]

Es una de tus interpretaciones que mas me ha gustado. Desde lo mas grave o bajo hasta lo mas agudo. Y muy muy variado. Mis felicitaciones Fil

[@pedopaul970]

Brilliant Phil love this song well played

[@marciomartyns6908]

Mister Phil, como sempre um Show, isso ficou simplesmente lindo excelente trabalho seu e do Andrew. Felicidades sempre!!!

[@random275]

Obrigado Marcio! seus comentários são muito apreciados .. Felicidades Phil

[@ArchivePete]

Beautiful.

[@kevlec1947]

Hi Phil, love this cover, beautifully played, brings back happy memories for me. Stay Safe, cheers to all the family.

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Kev ! glad it brings back good memories ! - You also stay safe ! Cheers Phil

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Ciao Phil! In questa melodia c'è tutta la tua dolcezza! Ti abbraccio con affetto! 😌😌😇😍😍😘😘💘♥️💔💔💋🌷🍀

[@ingridhoffstetter6116]

Que hermosa toda la música que éste experimentado hombre expresa por intermedio de una guiitarra. Un verdadero artista; un guitarrista con cuerpo y alma. Deleite para mis oidos.

[@NunoGuerreiro74]

Great music Phil. Thank you for sharing!

[@nataliapodolko-gusak4836]

Замечательное исполнение! Красивая мелодия! Спасибо, Фил!!! Удачи и благополучия во всём!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@random275]

Спасибо за ваш хороший комментарий! очень ценится .. Фил

[@joaobatistaromeiro4664]

Boa noite Phil mais um show, que Deus te abençoe muito sempre, obrigado pelo vídeo maravilhoso. City- ARUJA - State - São Paulo. Country - BRAZIL. 🇧🇷

[@amanziaguedes9019]

Uma das canções mais linda que ja ouvi, parabéns rei da guitarra 🌹💐💕

[@smutshercules]

Love it .. Love it .. Love it .. and Love it ..

[@irinasiberia54]

merry christmas 😍 🎄💝🎅👍

[@nwreturnee]

BEST RENDITION AWARD goes to "random275 PHIL MCGASRRICK" . . our favorite!

[@random275]

You're very kind Gary ! thank you very much ! Phil

[@bryanhudson2374]

Beautiful! So much heart. I'm very impressed

[@random275]

Thanks so much Bryan !! All the best Phil

[@KPMCV]

Just perfect Phil, a lovely choice. Thank you for the music.

[@random275]

Thanks John ! glad you liked it.. All the best.. Phil

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Phil, wow, this is simply perfect. I can listen to you play all day long. Great work, my friend ! All the best ... Fons.

[@random275]

So glad you liked it Fons ! Always good to hear from you.. Cheers Phil

[@steveyuke-yf3fq]

Hi again ole mate, I don't know how I missed this one but it's another cracker, absolutely brilliant piece of work mate on a tune that comes to life so well due to your special talent of phrasing those notes into words. Thanks so much Phil for another great rendition delivered only as you can, you're a real ledge mate, keep entertaining us, we love it. Cheers , Steve.

[@DrRchannel71]

great performance , like

[@GerSanders]

Hi Phil, Very well played with great feeling and sound to an excellent BT. Very much enjoyed. All the best, Ger

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comment Ger ! so pleased you liked it - All the best.. Phil

[@joankimber5561]

Hello Phil Great I Love this song very much 💕😊💕💕 thank you 💞 God bless

[@random275]

Thank you very much Joan ! so glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@patscanlan2678]

Happy xmass Phil and many more!🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@MrPalheta12]

Hi Phil, Very well played my friend ! Aldo

[@manoelbolonha8727]

Simply.......wonderful !!

[@random275]

Thank you so much Manoel !! Cheers Phil

[@manoelbolonha8727]

@@random275 God bless you Mr McGarrick, keep playing for as long as God allows.

[@bigsteve9291]

Great choice phil its another song you dont here these days great cover played beautifully as allways another end of the night slowy them where the days thanks for sharing as allways

[@random275]

Thanks Steve ! It was good to find the BT and arrangement that Pete did. So glad you liked it.. All the best.. Phil

Lindíssimo meu querido Phil,orgulho em obter te comigo!....

[@random275]

É bom ouvir de você Simião no dia de Natal :-) Tenha um ótimo .. Phil

[@alanpeters]

Absolutely love this one Phil......one of my favourites and you played it superbly......also great BT by Pete.....not forgetting Andrews great tab work...many thanks Alan

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comments Alan - So pleased you liked it but glad it's done ! quite a lot to remember so thank goodness for Tabs Lol All the best.. Phil

[@jiceajicea4052]

Bravo Phil Tout simplement magnifique.Quelle justesse et perfection dans l'interprétation. Je suis fan. Merci.

[@random275]

Merci beaucoup pour votre super commentaire Jicea! très apprécié .. Phil

[@monia54190]

Bonsoir PHIL Belle musique que vous nous partagez, excellent , bravo ! Je vous souhaite un merveilleux weekend et toutes mes amitiés Monia

[@random275]

Merci pour le joli commentaire Monia! Toujours bon de vous entendre ... Bravo Phil

[@angelmartinezguitar777]

Hello Mr Phil, Everybody Hurts, it is a good theme, so beautiful, I really liked the cover, I am glad to see new covers, this one is especially good, and the pull up on the strings (pull up), are excellent and very confined, you have played very well, excellent, sorry for the delay in the comment, Greetings from Mexico Angel.

[@random275]

Thanks for your great comment Angel ! Always good to hear them and much appreciated.. Phil

[@marcmagro9287]

Hi Phil Simply Well done it's a pleasure

[@random275]

Thanks very much Marc ! Cheers Phil

[@jabelijahet1621]

Thats a great piece of entertaiment Mr. Phil. Your fingers really played soothing sounds.Thankyou .

[@random275]

I'm very glad you liked it Jabeli ! thanks for the good comment ! All the best Phil

[@STUDIOCHINCHAN]

Hi Phil, excellent instrumental version. I liked it all the way and Thumbs Up from me.....Eric

[@random275]

Many thanks Eric - sorry for the late reply ! always appreciate your comments..Cheers Phil

[@martintornadorey2436]

Excelente, muy bueno, genial!!

[@julieharrison6629]

Hi Phil oh that was absolutely beautiful. I love that song. Thank you and take care. Julie x🎸😊

[@random275]

Thanks for your great comment Julie ! all the best to you.. Phil

[@pascaljurgawczynski5147]

bravo et merci pour cette belle interprétation

[@random275]

Très heureux que vous ayez aimé et merci pour vos bons commentaires. Bravo Phil

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Phil! This is a beautiful arrangement of this classic song and you played it superbly, could almost have been one by The Shadows or even Hank as a solo artist. Great playing and tone with a superb backing by Pete Korving. Think you might have given me inspiration for one of my future tunes. Thank you for sharing this with us. Hope you're well and staying safe Best Wishes Chris

[@random275]

Thanks for your great comments Chris - Yes I was impressed with Pete's take on this one. But it's always more difficult copying someone else instead of doing your own thing ! Thank God for Tabs Lol. Hope you get on well if you have a go :-) All the best.. Phil

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

Fabulous!

[@random275]

Thanks Egalitarian ! ATB PhIl

[@deiseclemente817]

Adorable music thanks Phil

[@random275]

Thank you so much Deise ! glad you liked it.. All the best.. Phil

[@carolynbrannon3707]

Beautiful !! 🌹

[@random275]

Thank you Carolyn ! BTU Phil

[@prantikpandey6031]

Beautiful. You are awesome. I am doing all your songs !1

[@georgejenkinson5612]

Hi Phil, OUTSTANDING, YOURE THE BEST, RESPECT.

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comment George ! All the best.. Phil

[@ThePoes_Channel]

Always the guitar like a life with soul. I'm enjoyin

[@random275]

Thank you very much Pupu Poe ! All the best Phil