Total Eclipse Of The Heart

by Bonnie Tyler

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Total Eclipse Of The Heart

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Bonnie Tyler130 BPM

Lyrics

(Dm)Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit lone boy ly and you’re nev er com ing round.

(Dm)Turn a round.

But Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit tired on less of lis ten ing to the sound of my tears.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit ner u vous that the best of all the years have gone by.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit ter bet ri fied and then I see the look in your eyes.

Turn a round, (Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Ab)part.

a round,

(Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Dm)Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit rest boy less and I dream of some thing wild.

(Dm)Turn a round.

But Ev ’ry now and then I get a (C)lit tle bit help on ly and I’m ly ing like a child in your arms.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit an u gry and I know I’ve got to get out and cry.

Turn a round.

Ev ’ry now and then I get a (Eb)lit tle bit ter bet ri fied but then I see the look in your eyes.

Turn a round, (Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Ab)Turn a round,

(Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (Ab)part.

a round,

(Db)bright eyes.

Ev ’ry now and then I fall a (C)part

and I (Am)need you now to night;

and I (G7)need you more than ev er.

And if you (Am)on ly hold me tight,

we’ll be (G7)hold ing on for (C)ev er.

And we’ll (Am7)on ly be mak ing it (F)right

’cause we’ll (G7)nev er be wrong.

To (F)geth er we can take it to the (G)end of the line.

Your (Am)love is like a shad ow on me (D)all of the time.

I (C)don’t know what to do and I’m al ways in the dark, we’re (Am)liv ing in a pow der keg and (D)giv ing off sparks.

I real ly need you to night.

For ev er’s gon na start to night.

For ev er’s gon na start to night.

Once up on a time I was (Am)fall ing in love, but (E7)now I’m on ly fall ing a part.

There’s (Dm)noth ing I can do, a to tal e clipse of the heart.

Once up on a time there was (Am)light in my life, but (E7)now there’s on ly love in the dark.

(Dm7)Noth ing can I say, a to tal e clipse of the heart.

A (G7)to tal e clipse of the heart.

Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” by Bonnie Tyler 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 130 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Total Eclipse Of The 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 "Total Eclipse Of The 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.
What other Bonnie Tyler songs work for kids?
Try "TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART", "HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO", "IT'S A HEARTACHE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.