The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter

by Reba McEntire

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She came in look in’ good and look in’ a (D)round.

She’s check in’ out ev ’ry man cle in the room right (D)now.

(Em)Don’t go tell in’ her a bout a (D)right ger or wrong;

she’s been a lone es for (G)way too night (A)long.

Well, the heart is a lone ly hunt er

with on ly one de sire:

to find some last in’ com fort

in the arms of a lov er’s fire.

Driv en by a des per ate hun ger

to the dark of the ne on light,

oh, the heart is a lone ly hunt er when there’s no (A)sign of love in (D)sight.

She hears him say, “Hey, can

I buy you a (D)drink?”

And sees the pale white ’ry cir cle where he wears his (D)ring.

(Em)Don’t She knows he’s deal in’ her a (D)dan ger ous hand,

the con se quenc es of (G)a one night (A)stand.

But, the heart is a lone ly hunt er

with on ly one de sire:

to find some last in’ com fort in the arms of a lov er’s fire.

Driv en by a des per ate hun ger to the dark of the ne on light,

oh, the heart is a lone ly hunt er when there’s no (A)sign of love in (D)sight.

(D)sight.

From some where deep in side she tells him no.

Be fore she starts to cry, she turns to go.

(CN.C.)Oh, the heart is a lone ly hunt er

with on ly one de sire:

to find some last in’ com fort in the arms of a lov er’s fire.

Driv en by a des per ate hun ger to the dark of the ne on light,

oh, the heart is a lone ly hunt er when there’s no (Bb)sign of love in (Eb)sight.

Oh, the heart is a lone ly hunt er when there’s no (Bb)sign of love in sight.

The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter by Reba McEntire — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter by Reba McEntire 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 B 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 "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter" 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 "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter"?
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 "The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter" use?
Just 17 chords: A, Ab, Asus4, Bb, Bbsus4, Bm, Bm7, C, +9 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Reba McEntire songs work for kids?
Try "IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN", "MY SISTER", "THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.