A Good Heart

by Feargal Sharkey
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I’ve (Bb)heard a lot of (G)stor ies, I sup (F)pose they could be (Bb)true,

(Bb)all a bout love, and what (Bb)it can do to (F)you.

(Bb)High is the risk of (G)strik ing out, the (F)risk of get ting (Bb)hurt, and (Bb)still I (F)have so (Eb)much to learn.

Well I know

’cause I think a bout it (Bb)all the time.

I know

that real love

is (F)quite a prize.

And a (Bb)good heart these days is (G)hard to find,

(Bb)true love

the (Bb)last ing kind,

a (Bb)good heart these days is (G)hard to find

so (Bb)please be gen tle with this (Eb)heart of mine.

My (Bb)ex pec ta tions (G)may be high, I (F)blame that on my (Bb)youth,

(Bb)soon e nough I’ll

(Bb)learn the fate ful (F)truth.

(Bb)I’ll face it like (G)a fight er, then (F)boast how I’ve (Bb)grown, any (Bb)thing is bet be (Eb)ing a lone.

learn lit tle (Bb)ev ’ry day,

’cause I listen when (F)the experts say.

That (Bb)good heart these days is (G)hard to find,

(Bb)true love the (Bb)last ing kind, a (Bb)good heart these days is (G)hard to find so (Bb)please be gen tle with this (Eb)heart of mine.

As

And a (Eb)heart

(F)with this heart of (Bb)mine.

A good (Bb)heart,

a good (Eb)heart,

a good (Bb)heart,

a good (Eb)heart,

a good

A Good Heart — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "A Good Heart" by Feargal Sharkey. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “A Good Heart”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "A Good Heart" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "A Good Heart".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "A Good Heart" by Feargal Sharkey in?
The backing track is in Eb at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "A Good Heart" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "A Good Heart"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "A Good Heart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "A Good Heart" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "A Good Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "A Good Heart"?
"A Good Heart" was originally performed by Feargal Sharkey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "A Good Heart" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "A Good Heart" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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