Heartbreak Warfare

by John Mayer

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Lyrics

(A5)Light ning strikes

in side my chest to keep me (Dsus2)up at night.

(A5)Dream of ways

to make you un der stand my pain.

Clouds of sul fur in the air, bombs are fall ing ev ’ry where; it’s (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

Once you want it to be gin, no one real ly ev er wins in (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

If you want

more love,

why don’t you say so?

If you want

more love,

why don’t you (Dmaj7)say so?

(A5)Drop his name,

in push it in and twist the (Dsus2)knife a gain.

(A5)Watch my face

as I pre tend to feel no pain.

Clouds of sul fur in the air, bombs are fall ing ev ’ry where; it’s (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

Once you want it to be gin, no one real ly ev er wins in (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

If you want

more love,

why don’t you say

so?

If you want

more love,

why don’t you (Dmaj7)say so?

Just (Fmaj7)say so.

How come the on ly way to know how high you get (F6)me is to (G)see how far I fall?

God on ly knows how much I’d (Fmaj7)love you if you let (F6)me, but I (G)can’t break through it all.

It’s a heart,

heart break.

I don’t care if we don’t sleep at all to night; let’s just (Dsus2)fix this whole thing now.

I swear to God we’re gon na get it right if you (Dsus2)lay your weap on down.

Red wine and Am bi en,

you’re talk ing shit a gain.

It’s (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

Good to know it’s all a game.

Dis ap point ment has a name; it’s (Dsus2)heart break, heart break.

It’s (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

It’s (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

It’s (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

It’s (Dsus2)heart break war fare.

Heartbreak Warfare by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heartbreak Warfare by John Mayer 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 100 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 "Heartbreak Warfare" 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 "Heartbreak Warfare"?
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 "Heartbreak Warfare" use?
Just 12 chords: A, Apow, Cmaj7, Dmaj7, Dsus2, F, F#m7, F6, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.