What key is "Hymn To Her" in?

"Hymn To Her" by The Pretenders is in the key of C with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Hymn To Her" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Hymn To Her" 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 "Hymn To Her"?

This arrangement of "Hymn To Her" uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cpow, F, Fpow, G.

How long does it take to learn "Hymn To Her" on piano?

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

What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?

Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C5)Let me in side me you,

in to your (F5)room,

the I’ve heard it’s (F5)lined er with the things you don’t (C5)show.

Lay me be side com you

down on the (F5)floor,

I I’ve been your (Am)lov er from the (F5)womb to the (C5)tomb,

I (F5)dress as your (Am)daugh ter when the (F5)moon be comes (C5)round.

(F5)You be my (Am)moth er

when (F5)ev ’ry thing’s (C5)gone.

And she will (C)al ways

car ry (F)on,

some thing is (C)lost,

but some thing is (G)found,

they will (C)keep on

speak ing her (F)name,

some things (C)change,

some stay the (G)same.

Keep (C5)more.

And she will (C)al ways

car ry (F)on,

some thing is (C)lost,

but some thing is (G)found,

they will (C)keep on

speak ing her (F)name,

some things (C)change,

some stay the (G)same.

(C5)Let me in side you,

in to your (F5)room,

I’ve heard it’s (Am)lined

with the (F5)things you don’t (C5)show.

Lay me be side you

down on the (F5)floor,

I’ve been your (Am)lov er from the (F5)womb to the (C5)tomb,

I (F5)dress as your (Am)daugh ter when the (F5)moon be comes (C5)round.

(F5)You be my (Am)moth er

when (F5)ev ’ry thing’s (C5)gone.

And she will (C)al ways

car ry (F)on,

some thing is (C)lost,

but some thing is (G)found,

they will (C)keep on

speak ing her (F)name,

some things (C)change,

some stay the (G)same,

(Bb)’ame.

Hymn To Her by The Pretenders

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 99 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hymn To Her”

What key is "Hymn To Her" in?: "Hymn To Her" by The Pretenders is in the key of C with a tempo of 99 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Hymn To Her" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Hymn To Her" 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 "Hymn To Her"?: This arrangement of "Hymn To Her" uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cpow, F, Fpow, G.
How long does it take to learn "Hymn To Her" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Pretenders can I play here?: Try "I'LL STAND BY YOU", "MIDDLE OF THE ROAD", "BRASS IN POCKET". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.