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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cold Little Heart" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cold Little Heart" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cold Little Heart" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Cold Little Heart" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cold Little Heart" is in the key of Eb at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cold Little Heart"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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