Is "Blame It On Your Heart" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Blame It On Your Heart"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Blame It On Your Heart" use?

Just 5 chords: A7, C, D, D7, G. Take it one section at a time.

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Blame It On Your Heart

· by Patty Loveless

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Lyrics

You (G)got a thing or two to learn a bout me, ba by, ’cause I ain’t tak in’ it no more and I (D7)don’t mean may be.

You don’t dream know right from wrong.

Well, the love we had is gone.

So, blame it on your ly in’, cheat in’, cold, dead beat in’, two tim ing, dou ble deal in’, mean, mis treat in’, lov in’ heart.

Well, (G)all I want ed was to be your one and on ly, and all I ev er got from you was I (D7)be ing lone ly.

Now, that dream is laid to rest ’cause the you have failed the test.

So, blame it on your ly in’, cheat in’, cold, dead beat in’, two tim ing, dou ble deal in’, mean, mis treat in’, lov in’ heart.

Well, Are you head in’ for a heart ache?

Oh, yeah.

Gon na get a bad break.

Oh, yeah.

You (A7)made a bad mis take.

Oh, yeah.

Well, you’re (D)nev er gon na find an oth er love like mine.

Yeah, (D7)blame it on your ly in’, cheat in’, cold, dead beat in’, two tim ing, dou ble deal in’, mean, mis treat in’, lov in’ heart.

Blame It On Your Heart by Patty Loveless — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Blame It On Your Heart” by Patty Loveless in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 228 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Blame It On Your Heart" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Blame It On Your Heart"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Blame It On Your Heart" use?: Just 5 chords: A7, C, D, D7, G. Take it one section at a time.