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I Heard It Through The Grapevine

· by Marvin Gaye

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I (C7)bet you’re won d’ring how I (F)knew

ba by, ba by, ba (G)by, ’bout your plans to make me (F7)blue

with some oth er girl (F)you (C7)knew be fore.

Be tween the two of us girls, you (F7)know I love you more.

It took me by sur prise, (F7)I must say

when I found out (F7)yes ter day.

Don’t you know that I (C7)heard it through the vine,

not much (C7)long er would you be mine.

Don’t you know that I (C7)heard it through the grape vine, oh, and I’m just a bout, just a bout, just a bout to (F7)lose my mind.

Oh, (C7)yes, I am.

Oh, yes, I am.

Don’t you know that I heard it (CN.C.)through the grape vine.

Hoo!

Ooh,

I bet (Ebm7)you’re won d’ring how (Ab)I knew

’bout your (Bb7)plans to make me (Ab7)blue

with some oth er guy you (Ab)knew be (Ebm7)fore.

Be tween the two of us (Bb7)guys, you know I loved you (Ab7)more.

It took me by sur (Cm)prise, I must say,

when I found out yes ter day.

Don’t you know that I heard it through the (Ab7)grape (Ebm7)vine.

Not much (Ab7)long er would you be mine.

Oh,

I heard it through the (Ab7)grape (Ebm7)vine

and I’m (Ab7)just a bout to lose my mind.

Hon ey, hon ey, well.

it through the grape vine, how much long er will you be my ba by.

Ooh.

Hon ey, hon ey, I know it through the grape vine, how much long er that you’re let ting me go.

by.

Ooh,

I (Ebm)heard it through the (Ab7)grape (Ebm)vine.

I Heard It Through The Grapevine by Marvin Gaye — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye 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 C at 120 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 Heard It Through The Grapevine" 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 Heard It Through The Grapevine"?: 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 Heard It Through The Grapevine" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Ab7, Am, Bb7, C, C7, Cm, Ebm, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Marvin Gaye songs work for kids?: Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP", "MERCY, MERCY ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.