What key is "Heavy" in?

"Heavy" by Linkin Park is in the key of A with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Heavy" 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 "Heavy" 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 "Heavy" on piano?

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

What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?

Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I don’t like my (F#m)mind (A)right (E)now,

stack ing up (A)pro blems that (C#m)are so un (D)ne ces sa ry.

Wish that I could (F#m)slow (A)things (E)down, I wan na let (A)go, but (C#m)there’s com fort (D)in the pa nic.

And I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy, think ing (A)ev ’ry thing’s (C#m)a bout (D)me.

Yeah, I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy, ’cause I (A)can’t es cape (C#m)the gra vi (D)ty.

I’m hold ing (F#m)on.

(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?

Hold ing (F#m)on

to (D)so much more than I can car ry.

I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round what’s (E)bring ing me down.

If I (A)just let (C#m)go, (D)I’d be set free.

Hold ing (F#m)on.

(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?

You say that I’m (F#m)pa (A)ra (E)noid,

but I’m pret ty (A)sure (C#m)the world is (D)out to get me.

It’s not like I make (A)the choice

to (A)let my mind (C#m)stay so (D)**** *** mes sy.

I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.

I’m hold ing (F#m)on.

(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?

Hold ing (F#m)on

to (D)so much more than I can car ry.

I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round what’s (E)bring ing me down.

If I (A)just let (C#m)go, (D)I’d be set free.

Hold ing (F#m)on.

(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?

I (F#m)know I’m not (A)the cen tre (E)of the u ni verse, but (A)you keep spin (C#m)ning ’round me (D)just the same.

And I (F#m)drive (A)my (E)self cra zy think ing (A)ev ’ry thing’s (C#m)a bout (D)me.

Hold ing (F#m7)on.

(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?

Hold ing (F#m7)on

to (Esus4)so much more than I can car ry.

I keep (F#m)drag ging a (A)round what’s (E)bring ing me down.

If I (A)just let (C#m)go, (D)I’d be set free.

Hold ing (F#m)on.

(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?

(A)Why is ev (C#m)’ry thing (D)so hea vy?

Heavy by Linkin Park

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗

About “Heavy”

What key is "Heavy" in?: "Heavy" by Linkin Park is in the key of A with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Heavy" 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 "Heavy" 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 "Heavy" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?: Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.