What key is "Cold-hearted" in?

"Cold-hearted" by Paula Abdul is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Cold-hearted" 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-hearted" 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-hearted"?

This arrangement of "Cold-hearted" uses 8 chords: C, D, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, Gm, Gm7.

How long does it take to learn "Cold-hearted" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Paula Abdul can I play here?

Try "STRAIGHT UP", "RUSH RUSH", "OPPOSITES ATTRACT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

He’s a (Gm7)cold heart ed snake.

Look in to his eyes.

Oh, oh!

(Dm7)He’s been tell ing lies.

He’s a (Gm7)lov er boy at play.

He don’t play by rules.

Oh,

oh, oh!

Girl, don’t play the fool now.

You’re the one giv in’ up the love an y time he needs it.

But you turn your back and then he’s (Dm7)off and run ning with the crowd.

You’re the one to sac ri fice an y thing to please him.

Do you real ly think he thinks a (Dm7)bout you when he’s out?

He’s a (Gm7)cold heart ed snake.

Look in to his eyes.

Oh, oh!

(Dm7)He’s been tell ing lies.

He’s a (Gm7)lov er boy at play.

He don’t play by rules.

Oh,

oh, oh!

Girl, don’t play the fool now.

It was on ly in’ late last night he was out there sneak in’.

Then he called you up to check that (Dm7)you were wait ing by the phone.

All the world’s a can dy store, he’s been trick or treat in’.

When it comes to true love, girl, with (Dm7)him there’s no one home.

He’s a (Gm7)cold heart ed snake.

Look in to his eyes.

Oh, oh!

(Dm7)He’s been tell ing lies.

He’s a (Gm7)lov er boy at play.

He don’t play by rules.

Oh,

oh, oh!

Girl, don’t play the fool now.

You can find some bod y bet ter, girl.

He could on ly make you cry.

You de serve some bod y bet ter, girl.

He’s c cold as ice.

Co co co cold heart ed, ooh ah, ah.

Co co co cold heart ed sss snake.

Co co co cold heart ed, ooh ah, ah.

Co co co cold heart ed sss snake.

sss snake.

He’s a (Gm7)cold heart ed snake.

Look in to his eyes.

Oh, oh!

(Dm7)He’s been tell ing lies.

He’s a (Gm7)lov er boy at play.

He don’t play by rules.

Oh,

oh, oh!

Girl, don’t play the fool.

He’s a (Gm7)cold heart ed snake.

Look in to his eyes.

Oh, oh!

(Dm7)He’s been tell ing lies.

He’s a (Gm7)lov er boy at play.

He don’t play by rules.

Oh,

oh, oh!

Girl, don’t play the fool.

He’s a (Gm7)snake!

Cold-hearted by Paula Abdul

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cold-hearted”

What key is "Cold-hearted" in?: "Cold-hearted" by Paula Abdul is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Cold-hearted" 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-hearted" 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-hearted"?: This arrangement of "Cold-hearted" uses 8 chords: C, D, Dm7, Eb, Eb6, Ebmaj7, Gm, Gm7.
How long does it take to learn "Cold-hearted" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Paula Abdul can I play here?: Try "STRAIGHT UP", "RUSH RUSH", "OPPOSITES ATTRACT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.