The Heart Wants What It Wants

· by Selena Gomez

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What the heart wants.

What the heart wants.

What the heart wants, wants, wants, (Bb)wants, wants.

You got me sip pin’ on (Eb)some thin’ I can’t com pare to (Cm)noth in’ I’ve ev er known.

I’m (Gm)hop in’ that af ter this ap fe ver I’ll sur vive.

I know I’m act in’ a bit (Eb)cra zy, strung out, a lit tle bit (Cm)ha zy.

Hand o ver heart, I’m (Gm)pray in’ that I’m by, gon na make it out a live.

The (Eb)bed’s get tin’ cold and you’re not here.

The (Cm)fu ture that we hold is so un clear.

But (Gm)I’m not a live un til you call, and (Bb)I’ll bet the odds a gainst it all.

(Eb)Save your ad vice ’cause I won’t hear.

You (Cm)might be right, but I don’t care.

There’s a (Gm)mil lion rea sons why I should give you up,

but the heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

You got me scat tered in (Eb)piec es, shin ing like stars and (Cm)scream ing, light ing me up like (Gm)Ve nus.

But then you dis ap pear and make me wait.

And ev ’ry sec ond’s like bit (Eb)tor ture, her o in drip tle no (Cm)more, so find ing a way to (Gm)let go.

that Ba by, ba by, no, I can’t es cape.

The (Eb)bed’s get tin’ cold and you’re not here.

The (Cm)fu ture that we hold is so un clear.

But (Gm)I’m not a live un til you call, and (Bb)I’ll bet the odds a gainst it all.

(Eb)Save your ad vice ’cause I won’t hear.

You (Cm)might be right, but I don’t care.

There’s a (Gm)mil lion rea sons why I should give you up,

but the heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

You got me scat tered in

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

This is a mod ern fair y tale.

No hap py end ings, no wind in our sails.

But I can’t i mag ine a life with out

breath less mo ments break ing me down, down, down, down.

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The heart wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants.

It wants what it wants.

The heart wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants.

It wants what it wants.

The heart wants what it wants, ba by.

The Heart Wants What It Wants by Selena Gomez — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Heart Wants What It Wants” by Selena Gomez 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 C at 80 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 Wants What It Wants" 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 Wants What It Wants"?: 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 Wants What It Wants" use?: Just 4 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, Gm. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Selena Gomez songs work for kids?: Try "COME & GET IT", "LOVE YOU LIKE A LOVE SONG", "BACK TO YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.