Heavy

by Linkin Park
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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 (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.

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?

(D)Why is ev ’ry thing so hea vy?

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

Heavy — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Heavy" by Linkin Park in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Heavy”

Can I learn "Heavy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Heavy" with hands-separate practice in A at 74 BPM.
What key is "Heavy" by Linkin Park played in?
Heavy is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Heavy"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Heavy" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Heavy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Heavy"?
"Heavy" was originally performed by Linkin Park. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Linkin Park can I play here?
Try "WAITING FOR THE END", "ONE MORE LIGHT", "ONE STEP CLOSER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Heavy"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Heavy" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Heavy"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Heavy" is in the key of A at 74 BPM.