Heaven Holds The Ones I Love

by Nina Whitaker

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(Ab)I’ve spent my life build ing (Ebsus)cas tles of dreams, reach ing (Db)for

each dis tant (Ebsus)star.

As (Ab)tears clear my eyes I fin ’lly (Eb)kiss re al ize but hap pi (Db)ness is (Ebsus)where (Eb)you are.

And I’m (Ab)still a (Fm7)part of (Bbm7)you,

and you’re (Eb)still a part of (Cm7)me, of me,

and I (Ab)swear I’ll al ways (Dbmaj7)cel e (Cm7)brate your (Bbm7)mem o ry;

you’ll (Bbm7)live (Ab)in (Ebsus2)side (Dbsus2)of (Ebsus)me.

(Ab)Heav en (Abmaj7)holds the ones I (Fm7)love.

I see your (Bbm7)eyes twin kle in the skies a (Ebsus)bove.

My hopes are (Cm7)float ing in the clouds; the wind re (Fm7)peats your name out (Gb)loud.

Whoa, heav en (Cm7)holds the (Bbm7)ones (Eb)I (Ab)love.

At (Ab)times I’m un sure why our (Ebsus)hearts must en dure all the (Db)pain

and such great (Ebsus)loss,

but (Ab)look what I’ve gained; I feel your (Eb)kiss in the rain, but it’s your (Db)smile I (Ebsus)miss (Eb)the most.

And I’m (Ab)still a (Fm7)part of (Bbm7)you,

and you’re (Eb)still the big gest (Cm7)part of me,

and I (Ab)swear I’ll al ways (Dbmaj7)cel e (Cm7)brate your (Bbm7)mem o ry

and (Bbm7)trust (Ab)what’s (Ebsus2)meant (Dbsus2)to (Ebsus)be.

(Ab)Heav en (Abmaj7)holds the ones I (Fm7)love.

I see your (Bbm7)eyes twin kle in the skies a (Ebsus)bove.

My hopes are (Cm7)float ing in the clouds; the wind re (Fm7)peats your name out (Gb)loud.

Whoa, heav en (Cm7)holds the (Bbm7)ones (Eb)I (Ab)love.

At (Absus)love.

And in my (Bbm7)grief and dis be lief,

one (Cm7)thing I know is (Fm7)true: ev ’ry (Dbmaj7)breath I (Absus2)take brings me (Bbm11)that much clos er to (Eb7sus)you.

Heav en (Bbmaj7)holds the ones I (Gm7)love.

I see your (Cm7)eyes twin kle in the skies a (F7sus)bove.

My (F7)hopes are (Dm7)float ing in the clouds; the winds re peat your name out (Ab)loud.

Whoa, heav en (Dm7)holds the ones (D7)I (Gm)love.

(Ebmaj7)Heav en (Dm7)holds (Cm7)the ones (F7sus)I (Bb)love.

Heaven Holds The Ones I Love by Nina Whitaker — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Heaven Holds The Ones I Love by Nina Whitaker 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 Db at 80 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 "Heaven Holds The Ones I Love" 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 "Heaven Holds The Ones I Love"?
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.