What key is "Heartlight" in?

"Heartlight" by Neil Diamond is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Heartlight" 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 "Heartlight" 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 "Heartlight"?

This arrangement of "Heartlight" uses 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, C7, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Heartlight" 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 Neil Diamond can I play here?

Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Come back a (Ebmaj9)gain.

I (Ab)want you to stay next time,

’cause (Ab)some times the world ain’t kind

when (Cm7)peo ple get lost like you

and (Fm7)me.

I just made a (Ebmaj9)friend.

A (Ab)friend is some one you need.

But (Ab)now that he had cel to go

a way,

I (Fm7)still feel the words that he

(Gm)might say: me.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light;

let it shine wher ev er you go.

Let it make a hap py glow for (Bb)all the world to see.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light

in the mid dle of a (C7sus)young boy’s dream.

Don’t wake me (Fm9)up too soon.

Gon na take a ride a (Ebmaj7)cross the moon,

you and me.

He’s look in’ for (Ebmaj9)home,

’cause (Ab)ev ’ry one needs a place.

And (Ab)home’s the most had cel lent go

of all.

And (Fm7)I’ll be right here if you

(Gm)should call me.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light;

let it shine wher ev er you go.

Let it make a hap py glow for (Bb)all the world to see.

Turn on your (Abmaj7)heart light

in the mid dle of a (C7sus)young boy’s dream.

Don’t wake me (Fm9)up too soon.

Gon na take a ride a (Ebmaj7)cross the moon,

you and me.

He’s look in’ for

And (Ab)home is the most ex cel lent (Ebmaj7)place

of all.

And (Fm7)I’ll be right here if (Fm7)you (Gm)should (Ab)call (Gm)me.

Turn on your

you and me.

(Ab)Turn on your (Ab)heart (Bb7)light now.

(Ab)Turn on your (Ab)heart (Bb7)light (Eb)now.

Heartlight by Neil Diamond

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Heartlight”

What key is "Heartlight" in?: "Heartlight" by Neil Diamond is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Heartlight" 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 "Heartlight" 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 "Heartlight"?: This arrangement of "Heartlight" uses 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, C7, Cm7, Eb, Ebmaj7, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Heartlight" 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 Neil Diamond can I play here?: Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.