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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "A Good Heart" by Feargal Sharkey as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "A Good Heart" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "A Good Heart" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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