Half Of My Heart

by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift

🎹 Loading song
Preparing player…
1
—
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids

Lyrics

I was (F)born in the (C)arms I’d of i (Dm7)mag i nar y friends;

free to (F)roam, made a (C)home out of (Dm7)ev ’ry where I’ve been.

Then you was come the crash ing in

like the real

est thing.

and Try’n’ my best to un der stand and all that your love can bring.

Oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)grip on (Dm7)the sit u a tion, (Bb)half of my (F)heart takes (C)time.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)right mind (Dm7)to tell you that I (Bb)can’t keep lov ing you, (Can’t keep lov ing you.) oh, with half (C)of my heart.

I was (F)made to be (C)lieve I’d nev er (Dm7)love some bod y else.

Made a (F)plan, stay the (C)man who can (Dm7)on ly love him self.

Lone ly was come the song I sang

till the day

you came,

and show ing me an oth er way, and all that my love can bring.

Oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)grip on (Dm7)the sit u a tion, (Bb)half of my (F)heart takes (C)time.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)right mind (Dm7)to tell you that I (Bb)can’t keep lov ing you, (Can’t keep lov ing you.) oh, with half (C)of my heart.

With half (Bb)of my heart.

(Bb)Your faith

is strong

but I can (Cm7)on ly fall short for so (Gm7)long.

Down the road,

lat er on,

you will (Cm7)hate that I nev er gave (Gm7)more to you than (Bb)half of my heart,

but I (C)can’t stop lov ing you.

(I can’t stop lov ing you.) I (Bb)can’t stop lov ing you.

(I can’t stop lov ing you.) I (C)can’t stop lov ing you

with half of my, (Bb)half of my (F)heart,

oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)real good (Dm7)i mag i na tion, (Bb)half of my (F)heart’s got (C)you.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)right mind (Dm7)to tell you that (Bb)half of my (F)heart won’t do.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart is a (C)shot gun (Dm7)wed ding to a bride with a (F)pa per ring.

And (Bb)half of my (F)heart is the (C)part of a (Dm7)man who’s nev er (Bb)tru ly loved (F)an y thing.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart,

oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart,

oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart.

Half Of My Heart by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Half Of My Heart” by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift 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 Bb at 115 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Half Of My 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 "Half Of My 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.