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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Beating Heart" by Ellie Goulding in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Beating Heart" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Beating Heart" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Beating Heart"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Beating Heart" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Beating Heart"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Beating Heart" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.