Follow Your Heart

by Urinetown (Musical)
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Lyrics

When (D7)dark ness sur (Am7)rounds you and (Em7)you lose your (Bm)way, you (G)have your own (Cm)com pass that (C)turns night to (B)day, and (D7)it’s e ven (Am7)with you be (Em)fore you de (Bm)part.

Be (G)still, hear it (Cm)beat ing, it’s (Em7)lead ing you: (C)fol low your (G)heart.

We (D7)all want a (Am7)world filled with (Em7)peace and with (Bm)joy, with (G)plen ty of (Cm)wa ter for (C)each girl and (B)boy.

That (D7)bright, shin ing (Am7)world is just (Em)wait ing to (Bm)start.

No (G)mean ness or (Cm)sor row, just (Em7)lead ing you: (C)fol low your (G)heart.

We (C)clean ness to (Bm)mor row, if (Cmaj7)on ly you (Cm6)fol low your (G)heart.

(Am7)Fol

(Bm)low,

(Am7)in to the (Bm)o pen air, far (Bm)from

(D7sus)squa lor and (G)noise.

(Am7)Fol

(Gmaj7)low,

(Am7)some one is (Gmaj7)wait ing there, (CN.C.)some one who shares all your hopes and your (D7)joys.

Some day I’ll meet (Am7)some one whose (Em7)heart joins with (Bm)mine, a (G)or tas and (Cm)ar ter ies (C)all in ter (B)twined.

They’ll (D7)beat so much (Am7)strong er than (Em7)they could a (Bm)part, eight (G)cham bers of (Cm)mus cle to (C)hus tle the love in (C)our (G)heart!

(D7)there.

We (Bm)all want a (C)world filled with peace and with (Bm)joy, with (Gmaj7)plen ty of (Cm)jus tice for (A)each girl and (Bm)boy.

That (D7)bright, shin ing (C)world is just wait ing (D7)to (Bm)start.

No (Gmaj7)an ger or (Cm6)bad ness, just (Bm)laugh (C)ter (Bm)and (C6)glad ness, if (Cmaj7)on ly I (Cm6)fol low your (G)heart.

Follow Your Heart β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Follow Your Heart" by Urinetown (Musical): lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œFollow Your Heart”

What key is "Follow Your Heart" by Urinetown (Musical) played in?
Follow Your Heart is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Follow Your Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Follow Your Heart" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Follow Your Heart"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Follow Your Heart"?
"Follow Your Heart" was originally performed by Urinetown (Musical). The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Urinetown (Musical) can I play here?
Try "ACT ONE FINALE", "RUN, FREEDOM, RUN!", "DON'T BE THE BUNNY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Follow Your Heart" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Follow Your Heart" by Urinetown (Musical). The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Follow Your Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Follow Your Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.