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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" by Marvin Gaye 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 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 learn "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" 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 "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
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 "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"?
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. "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.