(CN.C.)When ev er I’m (Fm7)with him, name,
some thing in (Cm7)side sweet and plain, starts to (Fm7)burn in’ don’t un der yeah, and I’m (Cm7)filled with de sire.
be Has high Could it be sure got a (Gm7)dev il in me or is (Ab6)this the way love’s sup (Bb7)posed in to be?
It’s like a (Eb)heat (Ab)wave
burn in’ (Ab)in my (Eb)heart.
I (Ab)can’t (Eb)keep (Ab)from (Eb)cry (Ab)in’,
it’s (Ab)tear in’ (Eb)me a (Ab)part.
(CN.C.)When ev er he (Fm7)calls my space,
soft, thing all (Cm7)low, ver my face.
I I (Fm7)feel, it, don’t yeah, der stand well, I (Cm7)feel that in’ flame.
be Now that blood ny pass in’ has a (Gm7)hold a on me or is (Ab6)this the way love’s sup (Bb7)posed in to be?
It’s like a (Eb)heat (Ab)wave
burn in’ (Ab)in my (Eb)heart.
I (Ab)can’t (Eb)keep (Ab)from (Eb)cry (Ab)in’,
it’s (Ab)tear in’ (Eb)me a (Ab)part.
(CN.C.)Some times er I
Heatwave by Martha & The Vandellas
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Heatwave”
- What key is "Heatwave" in?
- "Heatwave" by Martha & The Vandellas is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Heatwave" 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 "Heatwave" 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 "Heatwave"?
- This arrangement of "Heatwave" uses 8 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb7, C, Cm7, Eb, Fm7, Gm7.
- How long does it take to learn "Heatwave" 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 Martha & The Vandellas can I play here?
- Try "NOWHERE TO RUN", "DANCING IN THE STREET", "JIMMY MACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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