Ooh,
I (Em)bet you’re won d’rin’ how I knew
’bout your (B)plans to make me (A7)blue,
with some oth er guy you knew be fore.
Be tween the two of us guys, you know I love you (A7)more.
It (Bm)took me by sur (C#m)prise I must (A7)say when I (Em)found out yes ter (A7)day.
Don’t you know that I heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine,
not much long er would you be mine.
Oh, I heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine.
Oh, I’m just (A7)a bout to lose my mind.
Hon ey, hon ey oh (Em)yeah.
Ooh.
(Em)bet you’re won d’rin’ how I knew
’bout your (B)plans to make me (A7)blue,
with some oth er guy you knew be fore.
Be tween the two of us guys, you know I love you (A7)more.
It (Bm)took me by sur (C#m)prise I must (A7)say when I (Em)found out yes ter (A7)day.
Don’t you know that I heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine,
not much long er would you be mine.
Oh, I heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine.
Oh, I’m just (A7)a bout to lose my mind.
Hon ey, hon ey oh (Em)yeah.
Ooh.
Hon ey, hon ey I know
that you’re let ting me go.
I Heard It Through The Grape Vine by Marvin Gaye
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" in?
- "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" by Marvin Gaye is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" 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 "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" 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 "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
- This arrangement of "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" uses 6 chords: A7, B, Bm, C, C#m, Em.
- How long does it take to learn "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
- Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.