Heart And Soul

· by Hoagy Carmichael

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Heart And Soul

Hoagy Carmichael100 BPM

Lyrics

I’ve (Gm)let a pair of arms en (Bb)slave (F)me

(F#dim7)oft (C7)times

be (F)fore,

but (Gm7)more than just a thrill you (Bb)gave (F)me, yes (G7)more,

much (C7sus)more.

(F)Heart and (Dm7)soul,

I fell in (C7)love with you.

(F)Heart and (Dm7)soul,

the way a (C7)fool would do, (F)mad

(Dm7)ly,

be cause you (C7)held me (F)tight

and stole a (Gm7)kiss in the (C7)night.

(F)Heart and (Dm7)soul,

I begged to (C7)be a dored.

(Dm7)Lost con trol

and tum bled (C7)o ver board (F)glad

(Dm7)ly,

that mag ic (C7)night we (F)kissed

(Bb)there in the (F7)moon mist.

Oh!

but your (A)lips were (D7)thrill

(G7)ing,

(C7)much

(F7)too

(E7)thrill

(A7)ing.

Nev er be (A7)fore were (D7)mine

(G7)so

(C7)strange

(F7)ly

(E7)will

(C7)ing.

But (F)now I (Dm7)see

what one em (C7)brace can do.

(F)Look at (Dm7)me,

it’s got me (C7)lov ing you (F)mad

(Dm7)ly,

that lit tle (C7)kiss you (D7)stole

held all my (C7sus)heart (C7)and (F)soul.

(F)Heart and (Dm7)soul,

I fell in (C7)love with you.

(F)Heart and (Dm7)soul,

the way a (C7)fool would do, (F)mad

(Dm7)ly,

be cause you (C7)held me (F)tight

and stole a (Gm7)kiss in the (C7)night.

(F)Heart and (Dm7)soul,

I begged to (C7)be a dored.

(Dm7)Lost con trol

and tum bled (C7)o ver board (F)glad (Dm7)ly,

that mag ic (C7)night we (F)kissed

(Bb)there in the (F7)moon mist.

Oh!

but your (A)lips were (D7)thrill (G7)ing,

(C7)much (F7)too

(E7)thrill (A7)ing.

Nev er be (A7)fore were (D7)mine (G7)so

(C7)strange (F7)ly

(E7)will (C7)ing.

But (F)now I (Dm7)see

what one em (C7)brace can do.

(F)Look at (Dm7)me,

it’s got me (C7)lov ing you (F)mad (Dm7)ly,

that lit tle (C7)kiss you (D7)stole

held all my (C7sus)heart (C7)and (F)soul.

(F)soul.

Heart And Soul by Hoagy Carmichael — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heart And Soul” by Hoagy Carmichael 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 100 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 "Heart And Soul" 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 "Heart And Soul"?: 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.
What other Hoagy Carmichael songs work for kids?: Try "SLEEPY TIME GAL", "Georgia On My Mind", "Heart And Soul". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.