"HURT" by Johnny Cash / NIN • Fingerstyle Guitar Version

[@justinjohnsonlive]

🎸🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/zNTZ4

[@raygonzales9087]

Thanks. Your videos are inspiring me to push my abilities on the guitar. Thanks for sharing.

[@NWIE76]

Thanks so much Justin. Beautiful piece ♡ GodBless Ya Brother ♡♡♡♡♡ Lockdown Blues......

[@christinefox6926]

I can listen all day to your music. Your awesome.

[@djentleman8116]

you should probably mention that the tabs are for sale, for $10 no less lol

[@janojveliz4826]

Siempre me ha gustado como toca y este y alguna manera pues este voy a tratar de aprender cómo tocar yo sé que lo hace desde niño pero

[@EndingTimes0]

I can practically hear the lyrics coming straight from the guitar. Ridiculously good.

[@theoutsiders4ever83]

YESSS! IKR

[@SkunkPunch73]

He’s just so In touch with our spirt side or the real us it’s talent is too small a word to describe what he actually does......

[@joaovitorbermalsantaniello2496]

That's because he is playing the melody of the song with the chords. The name of this is Fingerstyle.

[@ryanmeads6302]

Sublime 🤗

[@michaellanglie5502]

agreed 100%

[@TommyDickson]

Whoever gave this a thumbs down needs a slap with a shovel guitar. Outstanding Justin. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@freewheelburning8834]

thumbs down because the title is misleading

[@jlbf0786]

@@freewheelburning8834 how so? HURT covered by NIN > Performed by Justin Johnson.. pretty straight forward

[@cdwilliams6875]

@@freewheelburning8834 if anyone is that stupid, how did they get on the internet in the first place?

[@martinmckay1181]

Well... You'll currently need 64 of them.

[@freewheelburning8834]

@@cdwilliams6875 this song is not by Johnny cash... do you hear Johnny cash singing?

[@Karen-nt4ix]

This arrangement was so beautiful. I closed my eyes and listened as you made that guitar sing...and healing tears fell as I thought about my son who left us almost 10 years ago at age 25. Thank you for blessing us with the gift of your talent.

[@FredWilbury]

Ours left us 24 years ago aged 17 . I feel your hurt . When we leave this earth our eyes and ears will no longer hear and see the beauty of this world . Healing and peace to you

[@wesleysmith5580]

I lost my daughter, son and thier mother, it's the always the same in the end my friends we go on for those we still have. In my case another son, five daughters, nine granddaughters, and five grandsons. I was blessed all those years ago not too loose them all that day. I've died twice since then and my lost ones told to go back for the sake of those they love still in this world !!!

[@markstewart8171]

@@wesleysmith5580 Hot damnit man, reading that while listening to this music hurts. It's crazy, this ride we're on and we never asked nor expected it. I have only begun to start my family and that is my biggest fear, losing everyone and being alone. Prayers for you and the reason you we're sent back here.

[@NWIE76]

I cried!!! I'm a 53 yr old guy!!!! ♡♡♡♡♡

[@rebeccasteele8923]

Lost our son at 22 years old. We listened to this song the morning we buried him. Thanks Justin. Played Free Bird as the closing song for his service.

[@waynegalligan134]

For the two dislikes.... what are you listening for? This guy has magic in his fingers and soul running through his veins.

[@lynwilliams3800]

Wayne....dude...you forgot the two most important ingredients! Swamp water and Blue Alligator Piss. Oh come on now...everyone knows that where the Blues really come from...Blue alligator piss! About as common as hens teeth and frog hair. And Justin has got both by the train car load.

[@jdb2722]

Well it ended. I disliked that

[@therealikitclaw8124]

They don't like that he didn't just play Am - C - D

[@sinwithagrin4243]

They may have thought he was going to sing which i was hoping for but still impressed

[@DakovP]

Because I can

[@jamespeddycord4705]

Even without words Johnny Cash's voice still comes through...

[@americanbulldog2015]

My son's memorial service was Sunday. I would have given anything too hear you play this and Give Me Back My Bullets that day. These two songs will always shake me up now.

[@spitre5456]

Trent Reznor is an amazing lyricist/songwriter poet, etc and I’m happy he let his song evolve in different hands. It’s epic in every rendition, as it was originally.

[@johnryan527]

Didn't know trENnt rote this here n give to. CASH ,

[@Jomama02]

This is so very haunting....Congrats to the winner...

[@G-Tsoch1979]

I ve lost my brother few days ago. Thank you for your music it's like a medicine for my soul

[@birdlady2725]

Sorry for your loss. Peace from Maine.

[@GLOQ27]

Sorry for your loss mate. Nothing can replace a brother. Music is an amazing outlet though. Prayers for your family.

[@jalil3192]

Stay strong

[@zgrcic]

Sorry brother rip

[@thebiglebowski3757]

Send you love. I hope more medicine for your soul finds its way to you.

[@BlackBryan94]

The right song for a dreadful night.. I'm sad, almost depressed, everything around me it's going to hell.. but I will stand

[@timothy4664]

This is one of those times where you love something even though it makes you suffer. It was an awesome cover. Unfortunately Cash's version was so perfectly aligned with my life at the time that I hear it and all the feelings rise to the surface. Regret and longing.

[@badgoat666]

Such an awesome arrangement and performance. RIP Johnny.

[@markadams7328]

The ultimate: Owning dozens of great guitars, and deserving EVERY one of them!!

[@chrisstevens6227]

The skill, the passion, the soul, the magic touch, the look, the gear…… I mean I could go on. You’ve got everything man

[@zes7215]

wrr,cpxuaux, outx, can outx etc infix any nmw s perfx

[@xXCEEHUXx]

Your way of playing the guitar shows the humbleness in your heart

[@ivandimitrov4362]

Anyone in 2024 still listening to this absolute masterpiece?

[@guadalupearias7118]

November 10th, 2024 2210 hours

[@RPMTuningGermany]

Of course

[@Heavywall70]

You literally NEVER cease to impress. I can’t think of anything else to say.

[@hellinahandbasket2]

That was just what my soul needed. I listened with my eyes closed and drank in every note. Thank you, my friend.

[@drho5614]

Amen and God bless us all☀️☀️

[@jswart3179]

Listening to this with stereo earbuds in the pitch dark at midnight is a feeling very few have experienced. The wondrous sounds of talent and emotion.

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Oh my god, that brought tears to my eyes. What a totally amazing version/arrangment and playing! Congratulations to the winner!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pamelabest5020]

This young man's guitars draw you into a different realm of music. Mesmerizing , addicting, soul healing and unique like I have never heard before.

[@sidewaysvertical2138]

And here I thought that this old Cash song couldn't be done any better than the man himself, along comes JJ defining what's known as the next level...Well done!!...Thanks for sharing.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

Thanks so much for the support @Sideways Vertical! I appreciate you watching! 🎸🤘

[@Ravenovskii]

One of best and depressive songs ever, it's always remind me that we can't leave the world with our possessions but a bunch of broken hearts and fake respects and all emotions are based on sadness, even you are happy there is a sadness behind it because you won't know the value of happiness before losing it.

[@paulmcgovern6725]

Never depressing but honest.take inspiration from his words.fix things while you can.and dont make my mistakes.

[@yamapenny5960]

👍❣👍

[@smolderingtitan]

There's a way to know it before losing it. Act as if you've already lost it but were miraculously given it again now. It's a good habit to get into.

[@pameladecicco6509]

Exactly.

[@markbowman3]

That will PREACH!

[@anatoliansettler9922]

I'll always remember what does "Hurt" means. Standing your ground against all the doubts and odds. Thank you for teaching me this, Johnny Cash.

[@carolyncurry9615]

Well, shoot! I didn’t get picked this time, but congratulations to M.M! Enjoy your Martin DX! Justin, your haunting interpretation of Hurt was the perfect tune to play on the guitar, and that’s one lucky lady who’s adding it to her collection!

[@mybusiness7663]

I listened to this with my wife sitting outside enjoying our 5 acres in the mountain pines the Lord has blessed us with thank you Justin beautiful music

[@mlight6845]

Grateful for your sensitivity to the times. One day we will heal from the hurt and move into a new space... Thanks for the grace of your music.

[@paulaagaard7641]

Beautiful song and beautifully played😥 First memory of Cash was watching him on tv with my Great Granpa (Papa) 50 some years ago.

[@southsimpleman]

The same way Johnny Cash prints so much feeling in this song, Justin makes it in the way he plays. Great guitarist !

[@CarpeDiem23]

Did you know that Johnny covered this song, original is written by Nine Inch Nails

[@APB225]

@@CarpeDiem23 Johnny made it his own though - to the point NIN said it’s his song now

[@CarpeDiem23]

@@APB225 Same thing when Bob Dylan said that song "all along the watchtower" doesn't belong to him anymore after Jimmy covered it

[@JRotten]

You can almost hear jonny cash singing...... Too bad these two never met in a studio. It would have made history.

[@1katosan]

Besides Justin's homage to the GREAT Johnny Cash and with respect to Trent Reznor he does it with complete reverence to both! Thank you Justin for being such a good Southern man with Fellin!!! God Bless!!

[@paulmuller1733]

I have to agree with the previous posts. You can almost hear the lyrics. Very well done.

[@robertarisz8464]

I am amazed that you could play this without tears running down your face. They did for me.

[@JohnSmith-xu3hs]

Best version ever cant be beat gives me chills I can hear the man in black singing in the back ground

[@f1gn3wton]

This song always makes me well up, just a little.

[@Heartwing37]

The video is a crusher!

[@kirkscobey3031]

@@Heartwing37 I must’ve watched it 50 x ex and still get teary-eyed. I remember a lot of the early 70s where JC took to acting. He was such a strong willed man, as well as physical that it really tears you up to see him old!

[@martinmckay1181]

If you've a soul at all you'll well up.... Its the video of contrasts and back and forths of Cash as a young man.... Maybe it's the Black and White footage contrasting with modern colour.. Dunno.... But its a moving, moving combination on its own... But for me it's the tears of the other JC standing practically in tears, at the obvious decline of her husband.... Coupled with the events subsequent to the video.... Great song.... Unbelievable song in fact.... Fantastic artist... Fantastic arrangement... Times 2

[@murraysmusic5121]

what’s mad is i’ve been struggling to make my own arrangement for this song for the past week or so. this gave me the inspiration i need to finish it. keep up the good work man!

[@edwardsn3670]

I can feel that hurt through you👌 Congratulations to the winner of "cash"🎉

[@Thomas-ee2qv]

He blows me away , great stuff. What a feeling and.... I love it

[@JDEads11]

Those bell tones gave me chills.

[@richroberts8238]

Not a guitarist for 50 years when I picked up flute, I listen for two things generally not just an iconic tune that transcends popular but to play along with great instrumentalists who do not muddy up the waters with vocals. And then I discover you. More than a few iconic tunes from Wayfarin Stranger, House of the rising sun and then this. Now I would also admit I like tunes I also can play fairly well. Like In the Pines. Not sure when you tour but you are on my shortlist of fav musicians. Thanks for the beautiful work.

[@aslankalbtoxicvenomviperfa6644]

The way he looks at the guitar, like it is his soulmate, the way romeo and juliet looked at each other 💞💕

[@moe59mak]

I'm not even gonna wait for the tabs to come out. I'm gonna try learn this by ear because it's too good to wait for

[@DocRockBaby]

Doing it by ear is the best way to learn a song especially this type of song because you get a better "feel" for the overall vibe, have fun working it out it won't take you long 👍😎

[@madimakatayev8919]

You should play it on Martin

[@al567de]

I'll try the same. Hope it works.😊

[@theostraseele7629]

I really hope he will share the tab tho

[@DocRockBaby]

@al567de of course it will work, trust yourself (and your ear) 👍😎

[@mattzod231]

Wow.. I just bought that same guitar at Guitar Center 2 months ago.. It is a beautiful sounding guitar..deep bass tone..love it.. My favorite out of my 5 guitars..

[@nikitamcmurtrie1588]

I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that's real The needle tears a hole The old familiar sting Try to kill it all away But I remember everything What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt I wear this crown of thorns Upon my liar's chair Full of broken thoughts I cannot repair Beneath the stains of time The feelings disappear You are someone else I'm still right here What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know goes away In the end And you could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt If I could start again A million miles away I would keep myself I would find a way

[@sidweazel2883]

Holy moly, truly awesome, a man at the top of his game.

[@nixie8435]

Congratulations to the winner....Hurt, was a great song for this Justin and you played it beautifully 👏 😊

[@MyT2000]

Beautiful tribute to the man in black! Well done Justin

[@icysteve46]

When I watch JC video cover of this NIN song it brought me to tears. Just like now, thinking about it. He put a ton of emotion into that. And your version did that justice. Thank you.

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Well I don't think I've ever heard this song sound so incredible before! Not even the "man" himself could have made it so pure and emotional!

[@niallkennedy_]

Beautifully played Justin, congrats to the winner.

[@pastorwilliamhay1687]

That song makes me cry and then I think of our dear friend Johnny.

[@danielmijares2558]

Wow! This one really hurts 😭 I can almost feel her hand in my hand while the chords flows from one to another... Cash's version is killer, but this 🤯 this one makes me crave for what I've lost, as if pain wasn't already enough. Thank you for improving every song you play. Keep on keep it on

[@luluwinke6581]

he does just that; improves every song

[@AnnieNelson-wo6bm]

❤

[@tigerlillybell75]

So wonderful to be able to enjoy the music without the encumbrance of words, philosophy, meaning, ad nauseum. Just beauty of music. Thank you.

[@ambu6478]

Wow, man that's the most awesome version of this great Johnny Cash song I've ever heard. You can almost feel his pain in your music. I can't stop listening to it. Great job!!

[@michaellanglie5502]

Johnny is looking down from heaven with approval. Thank you for recording this.

[@MrEric622]

Beautiful rendition of a haunting classic. Well done JJ.

[@garrettlloyd9657]

Amazing cover and melody. I've been following JJ for 2 years now and he never lets you down. I've had this in loop for a few hours, and it helps me reflect on the hurt I caused others when I was an alcoholic for 6 hard years of destruction. Today I celebrate 45 months sober from all the hurt. I don't think I'd be here today if not for music. It's been in my soul since childhood. In the early '90s, B.B. King himself took me upstairs in his Memphis restaurant and told me things I don't remember, but as my mother loves to tell me that story even she never knew -- it was between my kid self and B.B. I feel like from that day forward music has run through my veins. Thanks again JJ and you'll always have my ear.

[@mauvaismichelle]

I love it when you play the acoustic guitar

[@davidwillis3913]

😢 doesn't matter who covers this song i will still cry everytime I hear it, and think of my sweetest friend. Thank you Justin, so beautiful.

[@CarpeDiem23]

This was amazing 👍👍👍 What many people don't know is that original song Hurt was written by Trent Reznor (nine inch nails), and Johnny just make cover, but very nice and emotional one..

[@dalecauthen9086]

Trent said that once Johnny recorded it, that it was Johnny's song. Trent couldn't feel like it was his anymore. Johnny put his soul into it.

[@daverobinson2157]

It literally says by NIN on the name of the video.

[@CarpeDiem23]

@@daverobinson2157 Do you really think that everyone knows what nin stands for there, or paying attention at all? I was just clarifying for people that never heard of it

[@daverobinson2157]

@@CarpeDiem23 yep.

[@randylenz254]

@@dalecauthen9086 not sure where you read that but in his hof induction video he made it very clear it bothered him immensely to hear it. Then once he saw the video he realized his child(song) had become a.piece of art and he could appreciate it.

[@thedoddfishtreemonkey.7760]

Fantastic. We viewers don’t quite realize how talented this Gentleman is. KZbin may not do him justice he needs to be on international big screens really playing the majestic guitar he’s capable of.

[@slash1973]

Wish this one was on Spotify... Beautiful cover, you've done awesome cover! Big thumb up 👍

[@tawaitai]

You don’t need vocals when you can make the guitar sing for you!

[@MJorgy5]

This song is hitting very close to home at the moment. Hearing it puts my heartbeat back on the metronome. The harmonics are exceptional- Thanks for posting!

[@matthafer2415]

Even if i had never heard the original I would know exactly what this song was about. This transcends the need for words.

[@markcooper8561]

Jst beautiful. That tone is killer for this piece. I know you have all the toys to make it so, but you can't make a silk purse from a sows ear and that Martin 'CASH' is no sows ear. Fantastic arrangement of a very emotive song.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

Johnny Cash smiles down on you from above.

[@jonathandemattia9862]

A gorgeous arrangement of such an amazing song. Great job. Also, congratulations to the winner!

[@paulvelasquez6943]

My goodness. This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard played on a acoustic guitar. So well done and poignant! I wish I could play like this. You are a gift to the guitar Sir.

[@__Anton__]

Beautifully played, saved to favourites. Love your fingerpicking skills, inspirational.

[@TompaDee]

Ive been listening to guitars since 1963 .I dont know what to say ! I just love it . This is good .

[@markevens]

So expressive, as others have said you can hear the lyrics in your strings. It's beautiful

[@daslous89]

What feeling! Feel the electricity coming thru the goosebumps!!! The eardrum vibrates the words from the notes being played!! Peace and Love to all !!!!!!!

[@Sanderly1820]

Justin thank-you for coming and taking me from the darkness and giving me a little more light, you don't know me but your music helps me fight one more day, there's not much more left inside to give but thank you I won't be scared when. Its time, your music will be enough I know

[@pameladecicco6509]

🙏🙏🙏

[@wesleysmith5580]

You've already been blessed my friend. I've died twice and it was the most pleasant moment's I've enjoyed in this life. My acceptance, relief, my tiredness used up and broken into piece's. But I chose to come back as my work was not finished in this life my friend. God Bless You and may Peace and Love guide your way.

[@michaelemerick4764]

Eloquent in your acceptance. May you go gently into that good night with peace in your soul.❤️🙏

[@wesleysmith5580]

@@michaelemerick4764 Unless you suffer real suffer your own frailty, your own fragility, you truly don't know this precise gift of life my friend... It took me 60 yrs. too come up with this conclusion of our journey of the soul !!! God Bless.

[@janedc5ch319]

This song made me cry. It was like Johnny was saying goodbye.

[@kasperfriis462]

oh, this is awesome. I started playing guitar for myself about 8 months ago, and a basic version of Hurt was actually the first real song I learned, so this is a bit of a throwback after I've progressed so much since. I actually also just got motivated to go back and learn a harder version of it.

[@AdaiiRable]

The sound of that guitar is amazing. Such a clear tone! Amazing player aswell. It amazes me what can happen when a talented person and a perfect instrument get put together.

[@editavirginiasamavrga4974]

Sr. Justin ,sus manos y su guitarra ,consiguen que una gran canción se convierta en una obra maestra . GRACIAS 🤗

[@fullbeans983]

As a relatively beginner guitarist who is currently just about able to play a basic version of this song, this blows me away! Was listening to your "1 hour slide guitar" videos last night and will probably be chilling on your channel most nights from now on with content like this. Exactly why I put the headphones on or pick up my acoustic. Music is the cure for everything. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@dacenmclean7901]

A true fingersmith. Well played my friend.

[@wesleysmith5580]

I have played for 55yrs. and with some of the greatest but Justin never fails to 'Blow Me Away' !!! He Is A Monster...

[@dragonbenjammin]

Honestly I started to listen JJ. Why am I not listening to Johnny Cash. But I love the path we all have in this universe. Thank you 🙏

[@mnumumnumu2646]

Hey, Well I declare, I'm in! Bill and I were down in my studio feeling relaxed and peaceful listening to you playing this. The next thing I know, I'm feeling like someone just lit an M80 under me. I was not expecting this at all. Y'all really know how to shake an old girl up! I'm so happy I can hardly think straight. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the goodness you and Nikki share with everyone. I will treasure this for the rest of my days. Congrats on your million subscribers and thanks a million from me. Love, M.M.

[@douglasfuqua7082]

Congratulations on your win, MnumuMnumu...fantastic sound. Enjoy. There's a LOT of private(?) history behind this song...I'm sure Justin and others know. Beautiful version, Justin...lot of feeling in your cover. All the best to everyone. --- Doug ("Crossbow")

[@bobsmithers]

Enjoy your new friend!!)

[@brianpritchard634]

Congratulations Mnumu Mnumu ! Enjoy the beautiful sounding Martin. She's a real treasure ! I think the whole world is feeling a little "HURT" this year. Thank god for all the creative spirits like Justin, who make us feel like everything is going to be alright.! Keep on keepn' on!

[@GranpaMike]

Congrats, Mnumumnumu! It looks like this Martin is going to a good home. :)

[@Geenalee1]

Wow That's So Dam Awesome!!!!!! So Very Happy For You Congratulations M.M. . P.S. and Thanks JJ for the Awesome Exciting Giveaways !!! and 1 Million Subs !!!.... I Didn't win a Guitar But , I Feel Like a Winner every Time I hear You Play and Share your Talent !!! Sincerely Gee~Lee.

[@garryshort6740]

Fantastic, Thankyou Justin.

[@martinjadud2360]

Johnny did really good cover of this Nine inch nails song.

[@APB225]

He did it so well that even NIN Have said it’s his song now

[@DevilDog83]

You did Johnny justice. Thank you, brother.

[@Cody-Blues]

Absolutely stunning, you sir are a living legend!

[@Nergal_Slayer]

Mr. Johnson. Thank you. So much.

[@RTVLD]

And here I am, at 38, and 3 months into guitar practice ... Barely managing my Am-C-D progression :)

[@hlngrieu]

Keep up the good work 💪🏼

[@fabioagostinho9004]

Dont give up. I start playing for almost 1 year and i still get amazed about this guy playing is songs. Jeep up the good work and continue to inspire us with your amazing work.

[@wesleysmith5580]

I've played 55 yrs. and Justin never fails to blow me away everytime !!!

[@celticfury7328]

Well that's a good place to start! 😉 Stick with it my friend, and I'm sure your guitar will soon become an extention of your soul and voice, as mine did!

[@denisjouglard6520]

Enjoy the journey, the end destination is not important. After 5 years of daily trying I can barely play it in a simplified version, but I like every minutes of it

[@bradjohnson9671]

The harmonics part at 3:47 is such an incredible piece of musicianship to add. To echo a few other posters, I can hear Johnny singing this song as you play. The pain I hear in this song is only surpassed by some of the posts I've read here. My heart hurts for all of them. Some said my Dad reminded them of Johnny Cash, I guess he did a bit when he slicked his hair back. The last words my Dad said before he died was "Well, say goodbye to Johnny Cash". A minute or so later he was gone. I will forever think of that whenever I hear this song.

[@laurachutchison9604]

This song always brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. Beautifully done! I love watching your videos. Keep it up🙂

[@envchannel1177]

My favorite from MR. J, Thanks for playing this song ❤❤❤

[@BigWilly332]

Beautiful!

[@TribalGuitars]

I have no other words than "Wow" and "Thank you for that."

[@KJensenStudio]

Beautifully played capturing Cash's emotions (and your own): masterful.

[@dstrings4867]

Congrats on winning. Have many hours of happy playing. 👍

[@joypaul995]

....and seriously a friend who was loved by many just passed. Fly high Brian🎵🌿🕊

[@collinfields9571]

You have my prayers for you and Brian. So sorry for your loss. 🙏

[@f1gn3wton]

My very best to Brian, their friends, family, and you. I'm sorry to not have known them until now.

[@christophervincent8420]

Prayers to your friend and his family.

[@drho5614]

Prayers for you☀️☀️☀️

[@deannederhoff]

Sorry to hear

[@pameladecicco6509]

Trent disowned this...for good reason. I wish the Man in Black could hear Justin..I bet he can. Nice work, nice emoting. Thanks, J. My favorite.❤🇮🇪

[@JaredLearnsToHuman]

Probably my favorite thing Ive heard from you and that is hard to say because you do so much amazing stuff. You are soooo amazing. That was touching

[@brendamitchell1014]

Beautiful Justin Johnson. Congratulations to the winner!

[@raineharkins3872]

I love how Justin waits to do these popular fingerstyle covers and just blows everyone else's version away.