Lyrics
(G)Heart beat,
why do you (C)miss when my (D7)ba by kiss es (G)me?
(G)Heart beat,
why does a (C)love kiss stay (D7)in my mem o (G)ry?
(D7)Rid dle dee pat, I (C)know that new love thrills me.
I (D7)know that true love will be.
(G)Heart beat,
why do you (C)miss when my (D7)ba by kiss es (G)me?
(G)Heart beat,
why do you (C)skip when my (D7)ba by's lips meet (G)mine?
(G)Heart beat,
why do you (C)flip then give (D7)me a skip beat (G)sign?
(D7)Rid dle dee pat, and (C)sing to me love's sto ry,
and (D7)bring to me love's glo ry.
(G)Heart beat,
why do you (C)miss when my (D7)ba by kiss es (G)me?
Heartbeat by Buddy Holly
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Heartbeat”
- What key is "Heartbeat" in?
- "Heartbeat" by Buddy Holly is in the key of G with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Heartbeat" 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 "Heartbeat" 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 "Heartbeat" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Buddy Holly can I play here?
- Try "NOT FADE AWAY", "PEGGY SUE", "THAT'LL BE THE DAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.