What key is "Heaven" in?

"Heaven" by Emeli Sandé is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Heaven" 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 "Heaven" 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 "Heaven" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?

Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Fmaj7)Will you re cog nise me

in the (Dm)flash ing ing the lights?

I (Am)try to keep my heart clean

but I (G)can’t ing get it right.

(Fmaj7)Will you re cog nise me

when I’m (Dm7)ly ing on my back?

(Am7)Some thing’s gone in side me

or and I (G)can’t more get it back.

Oh, heav en.

I wake with good in ten tions.

But the day, it (G)al ways lasts too (D)long.

Then I’m gone.

Oh, heav en.

I wake with good in ten tions.

But the day it (G)al ways lasts too (D)long.

Then I’m gone.

Then I’m gone

Then I’m gone.

(Fmaj7)Will you re cog nise me

when I’m (Dm)steal ing from the poor?

I (Am)You’re not gon na like me

but I’m (G)noth ing like be fore.

(Fmaj7)Will you re cog nise me

when I (Dm7)lose an oth er friend?

(Am7)Will you learn to leave me

or give me (G)one more try a gain?

Oh, heav en.

I wake with good in ten tions.

But the day, it (G)al ways lasts too (D)long.

Then I’m gone.

Oh, heav en.

I wake with good in ten tions.

But the day it (G)al ways lasts too (D)long.

Then I’m gone.

Then I’m gone

Then I’m gone.

(Oh, heav en.

Oh, heav en.

I wake with good in ten tions.) (Oh, heav en.

Oh, heav en.

I wake with good in ten tions.) (Oh, heav en.

Oh, heav en.

I wake with good in ten tions.) You (Am7)say that you will wait; I try but al ways break.

’Cause the (G)day al ways lasts too long.

Then I’m gone.

Heaven by Emeli Sandé

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Heaven”

What key is "Heaven" in?: "Heaven" by Emeli Sandé is in the key of C with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Heaven" 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 "Heaven" 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 "Heaven" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?: Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.