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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Dear Heart" by Henry Mancini in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Dear Heart" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Dear Heart" with hands-separate practice in F at 94 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Dear Heart"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Dear Heart" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Dear Heart"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Dear Heart" is in the key of F at 94 BPM.