Heart ache num ber one was when you (F)left me.
I (G7)nev er knew that I could hurt this (C)way.
And heart ache num ber two was when you came back a gain.
(G7)You came back and nev er meant to (C)stay.
(CN.C.)Now I’ve got (C)heart aches by the num ber,
(F)trou bles by the score.
(G7)Ev ’ry day you love me less, each day I love you (C)more.
Yes, I’ve got heart aches by the num ber, a (F)love that I can’t win,
but the (G7)day that I stop count ing, that’s the day my world will (C)end.
Heart ache num ber three was when you (F)called me
and (G7)said that you were com ing back to (C)stay.
With hope ful heart I wait ed for your knock on the door,
(G7)wait ed but you must have lost your (C)way.
(CN.C.)Now I’ve got (C)heart aches by the num ber,
(F)trou bles by the score.
(G7)Ev ’ry day you love me less, each day I love you (C)more.
Yes, I’ve got heart aches by the num ber, a (F)love that I can’t win,
but the (G7)day that I stop count ing, that’s the day my world will (C)end.
day my world will (C)end.
Heartaches By The Number by Ray Price
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Heartaches By The Number" in?
- "Heartaches By The Number" by Ray Price is in the key of C with a tempo of 144 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Heartaches By The Number" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Heartaches By The Number" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Heartaches By The Number" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Ray Price can I play here?
- Try "BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME", "FOR THE GOOD TIMES", "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.