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Some bod y’s gon na hurt some one
be fore the night is through.
Some bod y’s gon na come un done;
there’s noth in’ we can do.
Ev ’ry bod y wants to (E5)touch some bod y,
if it takes all night.
Ev ’ry bod y wants to (C5)take a lit tle chance,
make it come out right.
There’s gon na be a (C7)heart ache to night, a heart ache to night, I know.
There’s gon na be a heart ache to night, a heart ache to night, I know.
Lord, I (D)know.
Some peo ple like to (Em)stay out late.
(G)Some folks can’t hold out that (Em)long.
But (G)no bod y wants to (C)go home now;
there’s too much go in’ on.
This night is gon na (Em)last for ev er.
(G)Last all, last all sum mer (Em)long.
Some time be fore the (C)sun comes up
the ra di o is gon na (D)play that song.
There’s gon na be a (C7)heart ache to night, a heart ache to night, I know.
There’s gon na be a (C7)heart ache to night, a heart ache to night, I know.
Lord, I (D)know.
There’s gon na be a (G)heart ache to night, the moon shin in’ bright, so (C)turn out the light, and (C#dim)we’ll get it right.
There’s gon na be a (G)heart ache to night, a (D)heart ache to night, I know.
Let’s go.
We can (G)beat a round the bush es; we can get down to the bone; we can (C)leave it in the park in’ lot, but (C#dim)ei ther way, there’s gon na be a heart ache to night, a (D)heart ache to night, I know.
Oh, I know.
There’ll be a heart ache to night, a (D)heart ache to night, I know.
Heartache Tonight — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Heartache Tonight" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 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 “Heartache Tonight”
- Why does "Heartache Tonight" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Heartache Tonight".
- What key is "Heartache Tonight" by Eagles played in?
- Heartache Tonight 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 "Heartache Tonight"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Heartache Tonight" 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 "Heartache Tonight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Heartache Tonight"?
- "Heartache Tonight" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Heartache Tonight"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Bb, C, C#dim, C7, Cpow, D, Dpow, +7 more.
- What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
- Try "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE", "WITCHY WOMAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Heartache Tonight"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Heartache Tonight".
- Can I see all the notes in "Heartache Tonight"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
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