I Heard It Through The Grape Vine

by Marvin Gaye
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “I Heard It Through The Grape Vine”

Can I play "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" by Marvin Gaye played in?
I Heard It Through The Grape Vine is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
"I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, B, Bm, C, C#m, Em.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.