Be Still My Beating Heart

by Sting
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Lyrics

Be still my beat ing heart.

It would be (Am7)bet ter to be cool.

It’s not (Am7)time to be o pen just yet.

A (Am7)les son once learned is so hard to for get.

Be (Am7)still my beat ing heart.

I’ll be tak to en stand for your a fool.

ground.

It’s not (Am7)health y to run at this pace.

(Am7)Blood runs so red to my face.

I’ve been to (D)ev ’ry sin gle (E)book I know to (F)soothe the thoughts that (D)plague me so.

(Dm7)Sink like a stone that’s been (Em)thrown in the o cean, my (F)log ic has drowned in a (G)sea of e mo tion.

Stop be fore you start.

Be still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing heart.

Re (Am7)store my bro ken dreams,

shat tered (Am7)like a fall ing glass.

Not (Am7)read y to be bro ken just yet.

A (Am7)les son once learned is so hard to for get.

Be

Stop be fore you start.

Be still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing (D)heart.

Nev er to be wrong,

Nev er to make prom is (F)es that break.

It’s like sing ing in the wind

or writ ing on the sur face of the lake.

And I (Am7)wrig gle like a fish caught on dry land,

strug gle to a void an y help at hand.

(Dm7)Sink like a stone that’s been (Em)thrown in the o cean, my (F)log ic has drowned in a (G)sea of e mo tion.

Stop be fore you start.

Be still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing Still my beat ing heart.

Still my beat ing Still my beat ing heart.

Be Still My Beating Heart — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Be Still My Beating Heart" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 102 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Be Still My Beating Heart”

Can I play "Be Still My Beating Heart" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Be Still My Beating Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Be Still My Beating Heart" by Sting played in?
Be Still My Beating Heart is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Be Still My Beating Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Be Still My Beating Heart" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Be Still My Beating Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Be Still My Beating Heart"?
"Be Still My Beating Heart" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Be Still My Beating Heart"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, Dm7, E, Em, F, +1 more.
What other songs by Sting can I play here?
Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Be Still My Beating Heart"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Be Still My Beating Heart" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Be Still My Beating Heart"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Be Still My Beating Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.