Beating Heart

by Ellie Goulding
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Lyrics

Eyes make their (F)peace in dif fi cul (Bb)ties with wound ed lips and salt ed cheeks.

And fi nal (F)ly we step tumn to (Bb)leave to the de part ure lounge of dis be lief.

And I (Dm)don’t know where I’m go ing but I (Bb)know it’s gon na be a long time.

And I’ll be (Dm)leav ing in the morn ing come the (Bb)white wine bit ter sun light.

(CN.C.)Wan na hear your (Dm)beat

ing (F)heart

to night

Be fore the (Dm)bleed

ing (F)sun comes a live.

I want to make the best of (Dm)what is left, hold (Bb)tight.

And hear my (Dm)beat

ing (F)heart one last (Bb)time

be fore day

(Dm)light.

And (CN.C.)the can yon (F)un der neath the trees, (Bb)ties be hind the dark sky, you looked at I fell for (F)you like au tumn leaves.

(Bb)leave to the de Nev er fad ed, ev er green.

And I (Dm)don’t know where I’m go ing but I (Bb)know it’s gon na be a long time.

And I’ll be (Dm)leav ing in the morn ing come the (Bb)white wine bit ter sun light.

(CN.C.)Wan na hear your (Dm)beat

ing (F)heart

to night

Be fore the (Dm)bleed

ing (F)sun comes a live.

I want to make the best of (Dm)what is left, hold (Bb)tight.

And hear my (Dm)beat

ing (F)heart one last (Bb)time

be fore day

(Dm)light.

And (CN.C.)the can yon (Bb)time.

Beating Heart — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Beating Heart”

Can I play "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 "Beating Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Beating Heart" by Ellie Goulding played in?
Beating Heart is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beating Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beating Heart" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Beating Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beating Heart"?
"Beating Heart" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Beating Heart"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Ellie Goulding can I play here?
Try "Still Falling For You", "Love Me Like You Do", "LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "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. "Beating Heart" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "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 "Beating Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.