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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine". Key of E, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.