What key is "6th Avenue Heartache" in?

"6th Avenue Heartache" by The Wallflowers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "6th Avenue Heartache" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "6th Avenue Heartache" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "6th Avenue Heartache"?

This arrangement of "6th Avenue Heartache" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "6th Avenue Heartache" on piano?

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by The Wallflowers can I play here?

Try "ONE HEADLIGHT", "One Headlight". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Si rens (F)ring,

the shots ring out.

A stran ger (Gm7)cries,

screams out (Bb)loud.

I had my (F)world

strapped a gainst my (C)back.

I held my (Gm7)hands,

nev er knew how to act.

And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache.

Be low (F)me

there was a home less man

sing ing (Gm7)songs

I knew com (Bb)plete.

On the steps a lone,

his gui tar in hand.

It’s fif ty (Gm7)years,

stood where he stands.

And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache.

And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache.

And the same (Bb)heart ache.

Walk ing (F)home

on the streets,

the riv er (Gm7)winds

move my (Bb)feet.

The sub way (F)steam,

like sil hou ettes in dreams,

they stood by (Gm7)me

just like moon (Bb)beams.

And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart ache.

And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart

(F)ache.

Looked out the (F)win dow

and down up on that street,

and gone like the (Gm7)mid night was that man.

But I see his (F)six strings

laid a gainst that wall,

and all his (Gm7)things,

they all look so small.

I’ve got my fin gers crossed

on a shoot ing star.

Just like (Gm7)me,

just moved

on.

And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart ache.

And the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart

(F)ache.

Now it’s drawn me in.

Oh,

and the same black line that was drawn on you was (C)drawn on me, and now it’s drawn me in.

Sixth Av e nue (Bb)heart ache, heart

(F)ache.

Now it’s drawn me in.

Oh,

and the same (C)ache.

6th Avenue Heartache by The Wallflowers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “6th Avenue Heartache”

What key is "6th Avenue Heartache" in?: "6th Avenue Heartache" by The Wallflowers is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "6th Avenue Heartache" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "6th Avenue Heartache" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "6th Avenue Heartache"?: This arrangement of "6th Avenue Heartache" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, F, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "6th Avenue Heartache" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by The Wallflowers can I play here?: Try "ONE HEADLIGHT", "One Headlight". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.