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Heartlight

· by Neil Diamond

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Lyrics

Come back a (Ebmaj9)gain.

I (Ab)want you to stay next time,

’cause (Ab)some times the world ain’t kind

when (Cm7)peo ple get lost like you

and (Fm7)me.

I just made a (Ebmaj9)friend.

A (Ab)friend is some one you need.

But (Ab)now that he had cel to go

a way,

I (Fm7)still feel the words that he

(Gm)might say: me.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light;

let it shine wher ev er you go.

Let it make a hap py glow for (Bb)all the world to see.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light

in the mid dle of a (C7sus)young boy’s dream.

Don’t wake me (Fm9)up too soon.

Gon na take a ride a (Ebmaj7)cross the moon,

you and me.

He’s look in’ for (Ebmaj9)home,

’cause (Ab)ev ’ry one needs a place.

And (Ab)home’s the most had cel lent go

of all.

And (Fm7)I’ll be right here if you

(Gm)should call me.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light;

let it shine wher ev er you go.

Let it make a hap py glow for (Bb)all the world to see.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light

in the mid dle of a (C7sus)young boy’s dream.

Don’t wake me (Fm9)up too soon.

Gon na take a ride a (Ebmaj7)cross the moon,

you and me.

He’s look in’ for

And (Ab)home is the most ex cel lent (Ebmaj7)place

of all.

And (Fm7)I’ll be right here if (Fm7)you (Gm)should (Ab)call (Gm)me.

Turn on your

you and me.

(Ab)Turn on your (Ab)heart (Bb7)light now.

(Ab)Turn on your (Ab)heart (Bb7)light (Eb)now.

Heartlight by Neil Diamond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heartlight” by Neil Diamond 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 Ab at 110 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 "Heartlight" 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 "Heartlight"?: 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 "Heartlight" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, C7, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Neil Diamond songs work for kids?: Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.