Dear Heart

by Henry Mancini
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Lyrics

(F)Dear

(Am7)heart,

(Cm)wish you were (Bb)here

(Bdim7)to (F)warm

(B)this

(Bb6)night.

My (F)dear

(Am7)heart,

I (Cm)seems like a (Bb)year

(Bdim)since (F)you’ve

been (C7)out of my (Bb)sight.

A (Bb)sin

gle (Bbm6)room,

a (F)ta (A7)ble for (Dm)one;

it’s a (G9)lone

some (G7)town

all (Gm7)right!

(C)But (F)leave

(Dm7)your

(Gm7)arms

nev er (F)more.

Dear Heart β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dear Heart" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 94 BPM.

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

About β€œDear Heart”

Why does "Dear Heart" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dear Heart".
What key is "Dear Heart" by Henry Mancini played in?
Dear Heart is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dear Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dear Heart" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dear Heart"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dear Heart"?
"Dear Heart" was originally performed by Henry Mancini. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Dear Heart"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dear Heart".
Can I see all the notes in "Dear Heart"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 94 BPM.