Is "Jar Of Hearts" 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 "Jar Of Hearts"?

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 "Jar Of Hearts" use?

Just 10 chords: Ab, Abdim7, Abm, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?

Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Jar Of Hearts

· by Christina Perri

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Lyrics

I know I can’t take one more step towards you,

’cause all that’s wait ing is re gret.

And don’t you know I’m not your ghost an y more;

you lost the love I loved the (Ab)most.

I learned to (Ab)live (Cm)half a (Bb)live,

and now you (Ab)want me one more time.

And who do you think you are,

run ning ’round leav ing (Cm)scars, col lect ing your jar of hearts, and (Abm)tear ing love a part?

You’re gon na catch a cold from the ice in side your (Cm)soul.

So don’t come back for (Ab)me.

(Abm)Who do you think you are?

I hear you’re ask ing all a round

if I am an y where to be found.

But I have grown too (Eb)strong

to ev er fall back in your (Ab)arms.

I’ve learned to (Ab)live

(Cm)half a (Bb)live,

and now you (Ab)want me one more time.

(Cm)It took so (G)long just to (Cm)feel al (F)right, re (Cm)mem ber how to (G)put back the (Cm)light in my (F)eyes.

I (Cm)wish I had (G)missed the first (Cm)time that we (F)kissed ’cause (Cm)you broke (G)all your (Cm)prom is (F)es.

And (Ab)now you’re back,

you don’t get to (G)get me back.

And who do you think you are,

run ning ’round leav ing (Cm)scars, col lect ing your jar of hearts,

and (Abm)tear ing love a part?

You’re gon na catch a cold from the ice in side your (Cm)soul.

So don’t come back for (Ab)me,

(Abm)don’t come back at (Eb)all.

And who do you think you’re are,

run ning ’round leav ing (Cm)scars, col lect ing your jar of hearts,

(Abm)tear ing love a part?

You’re gon na catch a cold from the ice in side your (Cm)soul.

Don’t come back for (Ab)me,

don’t come back at (Eb)all.

(Ab)Who do you think you are?

Jar Of Hearts by Christina Perri — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Jar Of Hearts” by Christina Perri 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 100 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 "Jar Of Hearts" 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 "Jar Of Hearts"?: 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 "Jar Of Hearts" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, Abdim7, Abm, Bb, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christina Perri songs work for kids?: Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.