Jet Black Heart (Start Again)

by 5 Seconds of Summer
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(A)Ev ’ry bo dy’s got their (Bm)de mons,

(F#m)e ven wide a wake or (G)dream ing,

(A)I’m the one who ends up (Bm)leav ing, make (F#m)it o kay.

(A)See a war, I wan na (Bm)fight it,

(F#m)see a match, I wan na (G)strike it,

may (A)ev be ’ry there’s fire no thing I’ve af ig ter (Bm)ni mid ted night that fad (F#m)ed to grey.

But now that (A)I’m bro ken,

now that (F#m)you know it,

caught up in (A)a mo ment,

can you (F#m)see in side?

’Cause I’ve got a jet black heart and there’s a hur ri (D)cane un der neath it, try na keep us a part.

I write

with a (Bm)poi son pen

but these che mi (D)cals mov ing bet ween us are the rea son to (G)start a gain.

(A)Now I’m hold ing on for (Bm)dear life

(F#m)there’s no way that we could (G)re wind,

may (A)ev be ’ry there’s fire no thing I’ve af ig ter (Bm)ni mid ted night that could (F#m)make you stay.

But now that (A)I’m bro ken,

now that (F#m)you know it,

caught up in (A)a mo ment,

can you (F#m)see in side?

’Cause I’ve got a jet black heart and there’s a hur ri (D)cane un der neath it, try na keep us a part.

I write

with a (Bm)poi son pen

but these che mi (D)cals mov ing bet ween us are the rea son to (G)start a gain.

(A)Now I’m hold ing on for

(Whoa)

(Whoa)

(Whoa) The blood in my veins (Whoa) is made up of mis takes.

(A)(Whoa) Let’s for get who we are (Whoa) and dive in to the dark (Bm7)(Whoa) as we burst in to col (G)(Whoa) our, re turn ing to life.

’Cause (CN.C.)I’ve got a jet black heart and there’s a hur ri cane un der neath (The blood in my veins is made To up start of a mis gain.

takes, let’s for get who we are and dive in to the dark.)

Jet Black Heart (Start Again) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)" by 5 Seconds of Summer: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 80 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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 “Jet Black Heart (Start Again)

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)" by 5 Seconds of Summer in?
The backing track is in B at 80 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 "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)" 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 "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)" 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 "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Jet Black Heart (Start Again)"?
"Jet Black Heart (Start Again)" was originally performed by 5 Seconds of Summer. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by 5 Seconds of Summer are available?
Other accompaniments by 5 Seconds of Summer: "18", "Amnesia", "Amnesia". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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