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Did you ev er want it,
did you want it bad?
Oh, my (Cm)my,
it tears me a part.
Did you ev er fight it,
all of the pain?
So much (Cm)pow ing er
run ning through my veins.
Bleed ing, I’m bleed ing.
My cold lit tle heart.
Oh, (Cm)I,
I can’t stand my (F)self.
And I know, in my heart, in this cold heart,
I can live or I can die.
I be lieve, if I just try, you be lieve in you and I,
in you and I,
in you and I,
in you and I.
Did you ev er no tice
I’ve you been a shamed?
Oh, my (Cm)life,
I’ve been play ing games.
We could try to hide it,
it’s the the same.
I’ve been (Cm)los ing you
one day at a time.
Bleed ing, I’m bleed ing.
My cold lit tle heart.
Oh, (Cm)I,
I can’t stand my (F)self.
And I know, in my heart, in this cold heart,
I can live or I can die.
I be lieve, if I just try, you be lieve in you and I,
in you and I,
in you and I,
in you and I.
in you and I,
in you and I,
in you and I,
in you and I,
in you and I.
Cold Little Heart — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cold Little Heart" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 110 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to develop your left-hand independence with an oompah bass pattern — that means your left hand alternates between a low root note and a higher chord chunk, giving the ballad its gentle pulse at 110 BPM.
Start hands-separate and get that left-hand pattern feeling automatic before you layer the right hand on top.
Pay special attention to the Fsus4-to-F resolution and the shift between Ebmaj7 and Cm; those transitions can trip you up because the chord shapes sit close together and your fingers will want to rush.
Slow the tempo to about 70 BPM and loop those two-chord moves until they're smooth, then gradually bring it back up.
The Dm7 adds a bittersweet color that's easy to miss dynamically, so lean into it — play it a touch softer to let the sadness breathe.
By the time this one feels comfortable, you'll have a real handle on moving through diatonic chords in E-flat with confidence, and that skill transfers to dozens of other songs in this key.
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About “Cold Little Heart”
- Can I play "Cold Little Heart" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cold Little Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cold Little Heart" by Michael Kiwanuka played in?
- Cold Little Heart is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cold Little Heart"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cold Little Heart" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cold Little Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cold Little Heart"?
- "Cold Little Heart" was originally performed by Michael Kiwanuka. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cold Little Heart"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Cm, Dm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, F, Fsus4, Gm.
- What other songs by Michael Kiwanuka can I play here?
- Try "Home Again". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cold Little Heart"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cold Little Heart" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cold Little Heart"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cold Little Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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