Half Of My Heart

by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift
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Lyrics

I was (F)born in the (C)arms I’d of i (Dm7)mag i nar y friends;

free to (F)roam, made a (C)home out of (Dm7)ev ’ry where I’ve been.

Then you was the crash ing in

like the real

est thing.

and Try’n’ my best to un der stand and all that your love can bring.

Oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)grip on (Dm7)the sit u a tion, (Bb)half of my (F)heart takes (C)time.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)right mind (Dm7)to tell you that I (Bb)can’t keep lov ing you, (Can’t keep lov ing you.) oh, with half (C)of my heart.

I was (F)made to be (C)lieve I’d nev er (Dm7)love some bod y else.

Made a (F)plan, stay the (C)man who can (Dm7)on ly love him self.

Lone ly was the song I sang

till the day

you came,

and show ing me an oth er way, and all that my love can bring.

Oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)grip on (Dm7)the sit u a tion, (Bb)half of my (F)heart takes (C)time.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)right mind (Dm7)to tell you that I (Bb)can’t keep lov ing you, (Can’t keep lov ing you.) oh, with half (C)of my heart.

With half (Bb)of my heart.

(Bb)Your faith

is strong

but I can (Cm7)on ly fall short for so (Gm7)long.

Down the road,

lat er on,

you will (Cm7)hate that I nev er gave (Gm7)more to you than (Bb)half of my heart,

but I (C)can’t stop lov ing you.

(I can’t stop lov ing you.) I (Bb)can’t stop lov ing you.

(I can’t stop lov ing you.) I (C)can’t stop lov ing you

with half of my, (Bb)half of my (F)heart,

oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)real good (Dm7)i mag i na tion, (Bb)half of my (F)heart’s got (C)you.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart’s got a (C)right mind (Dm7)to tell you that (Bb)half of my (F)heart won’t do.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart is a (C)shot gun (Dm7)wed ding to a bride with a (F)pa per ring.

And (Bb)half of my (F)heart is the (C)part of a (Dm7)man who’s nev er (Bb)tru ly loved (F)an y thing.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart,

oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart.

(Bb)Half of my (F)heart,

oh, (Bb)half of my (F)heart.

Half Of My Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Half Of My Heart" by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift: 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 F, 115 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Half Of My Heart”

What key is "Half Of My Heart" by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift played in?
Half Of My 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 "Half Of My Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Half Of My Heart" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Half Of My Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Half Of My Heart"?
"Half Of My Heart" was originally performed by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Half Of My Heart"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Cm7, Dm7, F, Gm7.
Is there a karaoke version of "Half Of My Heart" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Half Of My Heart" by John Mayer featuring Taylor Swift. 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 — 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 "Half Of My Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Half Of My Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.