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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Heartache Tonight" by Eagles: 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, 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Heartache Tonight" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Heartache Tonight" by Eagles. 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 "Heartache Tonight" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Heartache Tonight" 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.


