Shape Of My Heart

by Sting

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Lyrics

He deals the cards her as a (Bm)med i ta tion,

and those he (C#m)plays nev er sus (Bm)pect.

He does n’t play for the (A)mon ey he wins, (C#)es.

He does n’t (C#7)play for re (F#m)spect.

He deals the (C#m)cards to find the (Bm)an swer,

the sa cred ge (C#m)om e try of chance,

the hid den law their luck of a (A)prob a ble out (C#)come.

The num bers (C#7sus)lead a dance.

it fades.

I know that the (C#m)spades are the (Bm)swords of a sol dier.

I know that the (C#m)clubs are weap ons of (Bm)war.

I know that dia monds mean (A)mon ey for this art,

but (D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape of my (F#m)heart.

He He may (C#m)play the jack of (Bm)dia monds.

the He may ge (C#m)lay the queen of spades.

He may con ceal their luck in the (A)king in his plac (C#)hand,

and while the (C#7sus)mem ’ry of it fades.

I know that the (C#m)spades are the (Bm)swords of a sol dier.

I know that the (C#m)clubs are weap ons of (Bm)war.

I know that dia monds mean (A)mon ey for this art,

but (D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape of my (F#m)heart.

(F#m)heart,

(D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape,

the shape of my (C#m)heart.

(F#m)heart,

(D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape of my (F#m)heart,

(D)that’s not the shape,

the shape of my (F#m)heart.

Shape Of My Heart by Sting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shape Of My Heart by Sting 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 "Shape Of My 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 "Shape Of My 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.