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Listen To Her Heart

· by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

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Lyrics

You You think you’re gon na take her a way,

you with your mon ey and your co caine.

You keep think in’ that her mind is gon na change,

but I know ev ’ry thing is o kay.

She’s gon na (G)lis ten to her (A)heart.

It’s gon na (G)tell her what to (A)do.

She might (E)need a lot of lov in’ but she don’t need (A)you.

You want me to think that I’m be in’ used,

you want your her to think it’s o ver.

You can’t see it does n’t mat ter what you do,

an’, bud dy, you don’t e ven know her.

She’s gon na (G)lis ten to her (A)heart.

It’s gon na (G)tell her what to (A)do.

She might (E)need a lot of lov in’ but she don’t need (A)you.

And you just can’t creep up be (Asus)hind (A)her.

And you can’t un der stand that she’s (Asus)my (A)girl.

She’s (E)my girl.

Yeah, she’s gon na

Listen To Her Heart by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Listen To Her Heart” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers 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 A 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 "Listen To Her 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 "Listen To Her 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 "Listen To Her Heart" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Asus4, D, E, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers songs work for kids?: Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.