I (F)tried so hard, my dear, to show that you’re my ev ’ry (C7)dream, yet you’re a fraid each thing I do is just some e vil (F)scheme.
A mem ’ry from your lone some past keeps (F7)us so far a (Bb)part.
Why (C7)can’t I free your doubt ful mind and melt your cold, cold (F)heart?
An oth er love be fore my time made your heart sad and (C7)blue, and so my heart is pay ing now for things I did n’t (F)do.
In an ger, un kind words are said that (F7)make the tear drops (Bb)start.
Why (C7)can’t I free your doubt ful mind and melt your cold, cold (F)heart?
You’ll (F)nev er know how much it hurts to see you sit and (C7)cry.
You know you need and want my love, yet you’re a fraid to (F)try.
Why do you run and hide from life?
To (F7)try it just ain’t (Bb)smart.
Why (C7)can’t I free your doubt ful mind and melt your cold, cold (F)heart?
There was a time when I be lieved that you be longed to (C7)me, but now I know your heart is shack led to a mem o (F)ry.
The more I learn to care for you, the (F7)more we drift a (Bb)part.
Why (C7)can’t I free your doubt ful mind and melt your cold, cold (F)heart?
You’ll melt your cold, cold (F)heart?
Cold, Cold Heart by Hank Williams
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Cold, Cold Heart”
- What key is "Cold, Cold Heart" in?
- "Cold, Cold Heart" by Hank Williams is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Cold, Cold Heart" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Cold, Cold Heart" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Cold, Cold Heart"?
- This arrangement of "Cold, Cold Heart" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, C7, F, F7, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "Cold, Cold Heart" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?
- Try "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY", "HEY, GOOD LOOKIN'". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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