Queen Of Hearts

by Juice Newton

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(D)Mid night,

and I’m wait ing on the twelve o five, You Why hop ing it ’ll take me just a lit tle far ther down have the line.

And, (D)Moon light,

you’re just a heart ache in dis guise.

but Won’t you keep my heart from break ing if it’s on ly for a ver y short (G)time?

(A)Play ing with the (G)Queen of Hearts,

(A)know ing it ain’t (D)real ly smart.

A jok er ain’t the (A)on ly fool

who’d (G)do an y (A)thing for you.

(A)Lay ing out an (G)oth er line,

(A)think ing ’bout a (D)life of crime,

if that’s what I (A)have to do

to (G)keep me a (A)way from you.

(D)Ba by,

and you know it on makes twelve me sad.

You hide hop ’ry bod y tell ing ev ’ry bod y what the you have ly done?

And (D)ba by,

you’re know I know it makes you mad, Babe, when they’re hand ing out the heart aches, when babe, say you ought to grab y you (G)one.

(A)Play ing with the (G)Queen of Hearts,

(A)know ing it ain’t (D)real ly smart.

A jok er ain’t the (A)on ly fool

who’d (G)do an y (A)thing for you.

(A)Lay ing out an (G)oth er line,

(A)think ing ’bout a (D)life of crime,

if that’s what I (A)have to do

to (G)keep me a (A)way from you.

(B)Play ing with the (A)Queen of Hearts

and (B)know ing it ain’t (E)real ly smart.

A jok er ain’t the (B)on ly fool

who’d (A)do an y (B)thing for you.

(B)Lay ing out an (A)oth er line,

(B)think ing of a (E)life of crime,

if that’s what I (B)have to do

to (A)keep me a (B)way from you.

Queen Of Hearts by Juice Newton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Queen Of Hearts by Juice Newton 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 D at 160 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 "Queen 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 "Queen 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 "Queen Of Hearts" use?
Just 5 chords: A, B, D, E, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Juice Newton songs work for kids?
Try "ANGEL OF THE MORNING", "Angel Of The Morning". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.