Once You Lose Your Heart

by Noel Gay
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(Db)Once you lose your (Dbmaj7)heart,

(Fm7b5)once some bo dy (Bb7sus4)takes (Bb7)it (Eb7sus4)from the (Eb7)place it (Ab11)rest (Ab13)ed in (Ab7aug)be (Db)fore.

(Db)Once you lose your (Dbmaj7)heart, (Fm7b5)once some bo dy (Bb7sus4)wakes (Bb7)it (Eb7sus4)then it (Eb7)is n’t (Ab11)your heart (Ab7)an y (Db)more.

It’s (Abm7)gone be fore you (Bb7b9)knew it could (Gb)ev er got that (Gbmaj7)way, and (Fm7b5)now you must pur (Abm)sue (Bb7)it for (Eb11)ev er (Eb7)and a (Ab11)day.

(Db)Once you lose your (Dbmaj7)heart, (Fm7b5)once some bo dy (Bb7sus4)takes (Bb7)it there’s (Db7)one thing (Abm7)cer tain (Db7b5)from the (Gb)start;

(Ebm7)you’ll (Ab7)find for (Ebm7)ev er (CN.C.)you’ve got to (Ab11)fol low (Ab7)your (Db)heart.

They (Ebm7)say a girl should (Ab11)nev er be with (Dbmaj7)out love

and (Ebm7)all the joy that (Ab9)love a lone can (Dbmaj7)bring;

(Gm7b5)All that I have (C7)ev er learnt a (Fm)bout love

(Bbm)tells me it’s a (Eb11)ve ry fun ny (Eb11)thing.

For (F#m7b5)when your heart is (B7)fan cy free, your (Emaj7)hope some man will (E)choose it, but (Ebm7b5)oh the (Ab7)spin you (Dbm6)find (CN.C.)you’re in, the (Eb7)ve ry (A7b5)mo ment that you (Ebm7b5)lose (Ab7)it.

(Db)Once you lose your (Dbmaj7)heart,

(Fm7b5)once some bo dy (Bb7sus4)takes (Bb7)it (Eb7sus4)from the (Eb7)place it (Ab11)rest (Ab13)ed in (Ab7aug)be (Db)fore.

(Db)Once you lose your (Dbmaj7)heart,

(Fm7b5)once some bo dy (Bb7sus4)wakes (Bb7)it (Eb7sus4)then it (Eb7)is n’t (Ab11)your heart (Ab7)an y (Db)more.

It’s (Db11)gone be fore you (Db7)knew it could (Gb)ev er go that way, and (Fm7b5)now you must pur (C)sue (Bb7aug)it for (Eb11)ev er (Eb7)and a (Ab11)day.

(Db)Once you lose your (Dbmaj7#5)heart,

(Db7)once some bo dy (Gm7b5)takes it there’s one thing (Db9)cer tain from the (Gbmaj7)start;

you’ve (Ebm)got to (Ebm7)fol low, (CN.C.)you’ve got to (Gb)fol (C)low

(Ab7)your (A7)heart.

Once You Lose Your Heart — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Once You Lose Your Heart" by Noel Gay. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Db, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Once You Lose Your Heart”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Once You Lose Your Heart" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Once You Lose Your Heart".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Once You Lose Your Heart" by Noel Gay in?
The backing track is in Db at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Once You Lose Your Heart" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Once You Lose Your Heart"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Once You Lose Your Heart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Once You Lose Your Heart" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Once You Lose Your Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Once You Lose Your Heart"?
"Once You Lose Your Heart" was originally performed by Noel Gay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Noel Gay are available?
Other accompaniments by Noel Gay: "Once You Lose Your Heart (from Me And My Girl)", "Run, Rabbit, Run", "The Sun Has Got His Hat On". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Once You Lose Your Heart" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Once You Lose Your Heart" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Db, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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