Cold, Cold Heart

by Hank Williams
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Lyrics

I’ve tried so hard, my dear, to show that you’re my ev ’ry (G7)dream,

yet you’re a fraid each thing I do

is just some e vil (C7)scheme.

A mem ’ry from your lone some past

keeps us so far a (F)part.

Why (G7)can’t I free your doubt ful mind

and melt your cold, cold heart?

An oth er love be fore my time made your heart sad and (G7)blue,

and so my heart is pay ing now

for things I did n’t (C7)do.

In an ger un kind words I said

that made the tear drops (F)start.

Why (G7)can’t I free your doubt ful mind and melt your cold, cold (C7)heart?

There was a time when I be lieved that you be longed to (G7)me,

but now I know your heart is shack led

to a mem o (C7)ry.

The more I learn to care for you, the more we drift a (F)part.

Why (G7)can’t I free

your doubt ful mind

and melt your cold, cold heart?

Cold, Cold Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Cold, Cold Heart" by Hank Williams: 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Cold, Cold Heart”

What key is "Cold, Cold Heart" by Hank Williams played in?
Cold, Cold Heart is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cold, Cold Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cold, Cold Heart" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Cold, Cold Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cold, Cold Heart"?
"Cold, Cold Heart" was originally performed by Hank Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?
Try "COLD, COLD HEART", "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Cold, Cold Heart" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cold, Cold Heart" by Hank Williams. 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 — 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 "Cold, Cold Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Cold, Cold Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.