You'll Be In My Heart

by Phil Collins

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Lyrics

Come stop your cry ing; it will be all right.

Just take my hand,

hold it tight.

I will pro tect you from all a round you.

I will be here; don’t you cry.

For one so small un der stand you the (C#)seem so (F#)strong.

My arms will hold you, keep you (C#)safe and (F#)warm.

This bond be tween us but can’t deep be bro ken.

I will be here; dif fer ent don’t at all.

you cry.

’Cause (Eb)you’ll be in my (Ab)heart,

yes, (Bb)you’ll be (Bb)in my (Gm7)heart

from (Cm)this day on

now and for ev er (Db)more.

(Eb)You’ll be in my (Ab)heart

no (Bb)mat ter what they (Gm7)say.

You’ll (Cm)be here in my (Ab)heart

al ways.

Don’t (Absus)lis ten to (Ab)them, you ’cause (Absus2)what do they (Ab)know?

It (Fm7)may We not each be with oth you, but er you’ve (Fm7)got have, to hold to hold.

They’ll see in time,

I know.

When (Absus)des ti ny (Ab)calls you you (Absus2)must do be (Ab)strong.

It (Fm7)may We not each be with oth you, but er you’ve (Fm7)got have, to hold to on.

They’ll see in time,

I know.

When know.

We’ll (Eb)show them to (Bb)geth er, ’cause you’ll be in my (Bb)heart.

Be lieve me, (C)you’ll be in my (Am7)heart.

I’ll be there from (Dm)this day on, now and for ev er more.

(F)You’ll be in my heart (You’ll be here in my heart.) no mat ter what they say.

(I’ll be with You’ll (Dm)be here in my (Bb)heart (I’ll be there.) al ways.

Al (Bbmaj9)ways

I’ll be (F)with you.

I’ll be (Bbmaj9)there for you al ways,

al ways and al ways.

Just look o ver your shoul der.

Just look o ver your shoul der.

Just look o ver your shoul der;

I’ll be there al ways.

You'll Be In My Heart by Phil Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You'll Be In My Heart by Phil Collins 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 F# 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "You'll Be In 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 "You'll Be In 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.