Is "Heartbeat" 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 "Heartbeat"?

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 "Heartbeat" use?

Just 8 chords: A, Amaj7, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E, F#m, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Fray songs work for kids?

Try "HAPPINESS", "FALL AWAY", "LOOK AFTER YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Heartbeat

· by The Fray

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Lyrics

We’re on an (A)o pen bed truck on the high way; I got rain is com in’ (D)down and we’re on the run.

Think I can (A)feel the breath in your bod y.

We got ta (A)keep on run nin’ ’til we see the sun.

Oh, you got a (D)fi re and it’s (A)burn ing in the rain.

Thought that it went (D)out, but it’s burn ing just the same.

And you don’t look back, not for an y thing, ’cause you love some one, you love ’em all the same.

If you love some one, you love ’em all the same.

(F#m)Oh,

I’m feel in’ your (A)heart beat.

(E)And, oh,

you’re com in’ a round, com in’ a round, com in’ a round.

(E)If you can (F#m)love some bod (A)y, (D)love ’em all the same.

You got ta (A)love some bod y, love ’em all the same.

(E)I’m sing in’, (F#m)oh,

I’m feel in’ your (A)heart beat.

I’m try’n’ to (A)put it all back on to geth er; I got rain ry and I’m (D)try in’ to tell it right.

I got the (A)ke ro breath the de si re; I’m try’n’ to (A)start a flame in the heart see of the Oh, you got a (D)fi re and it’s (A)burn ing in the rain.

Thought that it went (D)out, but it’s burn ing just the same.

And you don’t look back, not for an y thing, ’cause you love some one, you love ’em all the same.

If you love some one, you love ’em all the same.

(F#m)Oh,

I’m feel in’ your (A)heart beat.

(E)And, oh,

you’re com in’ a round, com in’ a round, com in’ a round.

(E)If you can (F#m)love some bod (A)y, (D)love ’em all the same.

You got ta (A)love some bod y, love ’em all the same.

(E)I’m sing in’, (F#m)oh,

I’m feel in’ your (A)heart beat.

I’m try’n’ to (A)heart beat.

(Dmaj7)Ooh.

(E)Ooh.

I know the mem o ries rush ing in to your mind.

(E)Ooh.

I wan na kiss your scars to night.

I’m lay ing here, ’cause (D)you got ta try, you got ta let me in,

let me in,

now.

(A)heart beat.

Oh, your (E)heart

(A)beat.

Yeah, I said,

oh, your (E)heart

(A)beat.

Yeah,

(Amaj7)oh, your heart

beat.

Heartbeat by The Fray — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heartbeat” by The Fray 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 A at 72 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 "Heartbeat" 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 "Heartbeat"?: 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 "Heartbeat" use?: Just 8 chords: A, Amaj7, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E, F#m, F#m7. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Fray songs work for kids?: Try "HAPPINESS", "FALL AWAY", "LOOK AFTER YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.