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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Beating Heart" by Ellie Goulding: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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 β€œBeating Heart”

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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Beating Heart" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Beating Heart" by Ellie Goulding. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Beating Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Beating Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.