What key is "Heart Shaped Box" by Nirvana played in?

Heart Shaped Box is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heart Shaped Box"?

The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Heart Shaped Box" 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 "Heart Shaped Box"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Heart Shaped Box"?

"Heart Shaped Box" was originally performed by Nirvana. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Heart Shaped Box"?

This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, D7, Dpow, Dsus4, Fpow.

What other songs by Nirvana can I play here?

Try "SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT", "IN BLOOM", "COME AS YOU ARE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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Cut my (F5)self on an gel hair and ba by's breath.

Brok en (F5)hy men of your high ness, I'm left black.

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She (F5)eyes me like a Pis ces when I am weak.

I've been (F5)locked in side your heart shaped box for weeks.

I've been (F5)drawn in to your mag net tar pit trap.

I wish (F5)I could eat (Dsus)i your can so cer when you turn black.

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Heart Shaped Box — Simple Sheet Music

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"Heart Shaped Box" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 110 BPM.

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

Try other practice modes:

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About “Heart Shaped Box”

What key is "Heart Shaped Box" by Nirvana played in?: Heart Shaped Box is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heart Shaped Box"?: The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Heart Shaped Box" 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 "Heart Shaped Box"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Heart Shaped Box"?: "Heart Shaped Box" was originally performed by Nirvana. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Heart Shaped Box"?: This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Apow, D7, Dpow, Dsus4, Fpow.
What other songs by Nirvana can I play here?: Try "SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT", "IN BLOOM", "COME AS YOU ARE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.