Heart Skips A Beat

by Olly Murs
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Lyrics

(Am)I

can (Em)see

you’re (G)not

your (D)self.

E ven when you’re (Am)here

with (Em)me I know that you’re (G)some

where (D)else.

So (Am)put an oth er re cord on, (Em)kiss and lead me on.

(G)Noth ing real ly mat ters when we’re (D)danc ing.

(CN.C.)Lis ten to the same sad song play in’ on re peat ’cause (G)ev ’ry time we come this close my (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

So come on, (Am)spin me a round.

Now I don’t (Em)wan na go home ’cause when you (G)hold me like this, you know my (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

I know I should, but I can’t (Em)leave it a lone.

And when you (G)hold me like this, that’s when my (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

My (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

Oh, oh.

My (D)heart skip, skips a beat.

Heart Skips A Beat — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Heart Skips A Beat" by Olly Murs in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 112 BPM.

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

About “Heart Skips A Beat

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Heart Skips A Beat"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Heart Skips A Beat" by Olly Murs played in?
Heart Skips A Beat 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 Skips A Beat"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Heart Skips A Beat" 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 "Heart Skips A Beat"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Heart Skips A Beat"?
"Heart Skips A Beat" was originally performed by Olly Murs. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Olly Murs can I play here?
Try "Dance With Me Tonight", "Army Of Two", "Busy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Heart Skips A Beat" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 112 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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