My heart is not (Bb7)lone ly or brok en,
it’s not of ice or of gold.
Nor has my (Bb7)heart ev er (Ebm)spok en
to me when the (Bb7)love has grown (Ebm)cold.
I felt not the (Bb7)faint est flut be ter,
when you brushed my cheek as you passed.
Nor is hid will I (Bb7)wil ling ly clut ter
my life with these things that don’t (Eb)last.
Be (Cb)still my (Db)heart,
my (Db)heart be (Ebsus4)still.
Be (Db)still my (Bb7)heart,
my (Db)heart be (Ebsus4)still.
If our eyes should (Bb7)meet then so be it,
no need to trou ble as the heart
that is hid den where (Bb7)no one can free it,
on ly with to tear it a (Eb)part.
Be (Cb)still my (Db)heart,
my (Db)heart be (Ebsus4)still.
Be (Db)still my (Bb7)heart,
my (Db)heart be (Ebsus4)still.
Be ware,
be still my heart,
take care be still my heart.
Take care,
Be still
be still my (Cb)heart,
my (Cbsus4)heart
my heart.
Aah
Be (Cb)still my (Db)heart,
my (Db)heart be (Ebsus4)still.
Be (Db)still my (Bb7)heart,
my (Db)heart be (Ebsus4)still.
Be (Db)still my (Bb7)heart,
my (Db)heart be still.
My heart be (Cbmaj7)still,
my (Abm)heart.
Be still,
(Bb7)Mm
(Cbmaj7)Mm,
my (Abm)heart
be still.
Be Still My Heart — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Be Still My Heart" by Silje Nergaard: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Cb, 77 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Cb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Be Still My Heart”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Be Still My Heart" by Silje Nergaard in?
- The backing track is in Cb at 77 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 "Be Still My 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 "Be Still My Heart"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Be Still My Heart", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Be Still My 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 "Be Still My 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 "Be Still My Heart"?
- "Be Still My Heart" was originally performed by Silje Nergaard. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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