I Cross My Heart

by George Strait

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(Eb)al Our ways is un con di tion al,

we knew it (Bb)from the start.

(Gm7)And as long as in your eyes, in me, you can (Ab)feel it from my heart.

From here in on af ter, let’s stay the (Ab)way we are right now,

and share (Fm7)all the love and laugh ter that a (Db)life time

will al (Fm7)low.

I cross my (Eb)heart

and (Bb)prom ise to

give all I’ve (Ab)got to give to make all your dreams come (Eb)true.

In all the (Ab)world,

you’ll (Bb)nev er (Eb)find

a love as (Fm9)true

(Bb)as (Eb)mine.

You will (Eb)al Our ways is be the mir a cle

that makes my (Bb)life com plete.

(Gm7)And as long as there’s a breath in me, you I’ll (Ab)make yours just as sweet.

As we in to the ture, let’s it’s as (Ab)far as we can see.

and So, (Fm7)let’s make each to mor row be the (Db)best that

it can (Fm7)be.

I cross my (Eb)heart

and (Bb)prom ise to

give all I’ve (Ab)got to give to make all your dreams come (Eb)true.

In all the (Ab)world,

you’ll (Bb)nev er (Eb)find

a love as (Fm9)true

(Bb)as (Eb)mine.

You will (Eb)mine.

And if a (Ab)long the way we (Eb)find a day

it starts to storm, you’ve got the (Gb)prom ise of my love

to (Ebm7)keep you warm.

(Eb)mine,

a love as (Fm9)true

as (Eb)mine.

I Cross My Heart by George Strait — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Cross My Heart” by George Strait 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 66 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 "I Cross My Heart" 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 "I Cross My Heart"?
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 "I Cross My Heart" use?
Just 12 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm, Db, Eb, Ebm7, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other George Strait songs work for kids?
Try "LOVE WITHOUT END, AMEN", "THE BREATH YOU TAKE", "YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.