How My Heart Behaves

by Feist

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What

grew?

What

grew?

And what

grew

and in side who?

First so sim ple was the vow,

then the cho rus sang a bout

your shoul der,

the moor ing for me like wa ter

lost in the (C)sea.

The cold heart will burst

if mis trust ed first.

And the calm heart will break

when giv en a shake.

I’m a (G)stem now,

push ing the (G)drought a side.

O pen (G)ing up,

fan ning my (G)yel low eye.

On the fer ry

that’s mak ing the waves wave.

Il lu mi na tion,

this is how my heart be haves.

The cold heart will burst

if mis trust ed first.

And the calm heart will break

when giv en a shake.

How her (Fmaj7)heart be haves,

the rain, the rain (Fmaj7)mak ing me cry.

How her (Fmaj7)heart be haves, then the wind comes fan ning my (Fmaj7)yel low eye.

How her (Fmaj7)heart be haves, the waves wave,

the (Fmaj7)waves wave.

How her (Fmaj7)heart be haves,

this is how my heart be haves.

A cold heart will burst

if mis trust ed first.

And the calm heart will break

when giv en a shake.

And what grew,

mm?

What

grew?

What

grew

and in side who?

How My Heart Behaves by Feist β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œHow My Heart Behaves” by Feist in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 57 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "How My Heart Behaves" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "How My Heart Behaves"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "How My Heart Behaves" use?
Just 4 chords: Am, C, Fmaj7, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Feist songs work for kids?
Try "BRANDY ALEXANDER", "1,2,3,4", "SO SORRY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.