Dear Heart

by Henry Mancini
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dear 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 F, 94 BPM.

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

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About “Dear Heart”

Can I play "Dear 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 "Dear Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dear Heart"?
Yes — 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Dear 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. "Dear Heart" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Dear 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 "Dear Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.