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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Dear Heart" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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 “Dear Heart”

Where are the chord symbols for "Dear 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. "Dear Heart" is in F.
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.
Does "Dear 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. "Dear Heart" is in the key of F at 94 BPM.
What chords are in "Dear Heart"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.