What key is "Heartbreak Hotel" in?

"Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Heartbreak Hotel" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Heartbreak Hotel" 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.

What chords are used in "Heartbreak Hotel"?

This arrangement of "Heartbreak Hotel" uses 6 chords: A7, B7, C, E, E7, F7.

How long does it take to learn "Heartbreak Hotel" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?

Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Well, since my ba by left (E7)me, well, I (CN.C.)found a new place to dwell.

Well, it’s down at the end of Lone ly Street; that’s Heart break Ho tel.

I’ll be, I’ll be so lone ly, ba by.

Well, I’m so lone ly,

I’ll be so lone ly I could (E)die.

Al (E7)though it’s al ways crowd ed, and you the (E7)still can find some room Well, for they bro ken heart ed lov ers Street, to (E7)cry there in the gloom back.

You’ll ’ll be you so, so, it ’ll make you so lone ly, ba by.

It ’ll make you so lone ly.

Oh, they’re so lone ly they could (E)die.

Now, the (E7)bell hop’s tears keep flow ing and you the (E7)desk clerk’s dressed in black.

Well, for they been so long on Lone ly Street, they’ll (E7)nev er, nev er look back.

You’ll ’ll be you so, so, it ’ll make you so lone ly, ba by.

It ’ll make you so lone ly.

Oh, they’re so lone ly they could (E)die.

Now, the (E)die.

Well, now if your ba by leaves (E7)you and you’ve (CN.C.)got a tale to tell, well, just (CN.C.)take a walk down Lone ly Street to Heart break Ho tel where you will be, you will be so lone ly, ba by.

Well, you’ll be lone ly.

You’ll be so lone ly you could (E)die.

if your ba by leaves (E7)you and you’ve (CN.C.)got a tale to tell, well, just (CN.C.)take a walk down Lone ly Street to Heart break Ho tel where you will be, you will be so lone ly, ba by.

Well, you’ll be lone ly.

You’ll be so lone ly you could (E)die.

Al die.

Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Heartbreak Hotel”

What key is "Heartbreak Hotel" in?: "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Heartbreak Hotel" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Heartbreak Hotel" 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.
What chords are used in "Heartbreak Hotel"?: This arrangement of "Heartbreak Hotel" uses 6 chords: A7, B7, C, E, E7, F7.
How long does it take to learn "Heartbreak Hotel" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?: Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.