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Heart Skips A Beat

· by Olly Murs

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Lyrics

(Am)I

can (Em)see

you’re (G)not

your (D)self.

E ven when you’re (Am)here

with (Em)me I know that you’re (G)some

where (D)else.

So (Am)put an oth er re cord on, (Em)kiss and lead me on.

(G)Noth ing real ly mat ters when we’re (D)danc ing.

(CN.C.)Lis ten to the same sad song play in’ on re peat ’cause (G)ev ’ry time we come this close my (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

So come on, (Am)spin me a round.

Now I don’t (Em)wan na go home ’cause when you (G)hold me like this, you know my (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

I know I should, but I can’t (Em)leave it a lone.

And when you (G)hold me like this, that’s when my (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

My (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

My (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

Heart Skips A Beat by Olly Murs — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heart Skips A Beat” by Olly Murs 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 C at 112 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 Skips A Beat" 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 Skips A Beat"?: 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 Olly Murs songs work for kids?: Try "Dance With Me Tonight", "Army Of Two", "Busy". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.