I Heard It Through The Grapevine

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

Ooh, (Dm)bet you’re won d’ring how I knew

’bout your plans to make me (G)blue

with some oth er guy that you knew be fore?

Be tween the two of us guys; you know I love you (G)more.

It took me by sur (Bm)prise, I must say,

when I found out yes ter day.

Ooh, I (Dm)heard it through the grape vine,

not much long er would you be mine.

Ooh, I (Dm)heard it through the grape vine,

and I’m just a bout to lose my mind.

Hon ey, hon ey, yeah.

Peo You know that a man ain’t sup posed to cry

but these tears I can’t hold in (G)side.

Los in’ you would end my life, you see,

’cause you mean that you much to me.

You could have told to me your self

that you loved you some one else.

In stead, I (Dm)heard it through the grape vine,

not much long er would you be mine.

Ooh, I (Dm)heard it through the grape vine,

and I’m just a bout to lose my mind.

Hon ey, hon ey, yeah.

Peo ple say be lieve half ain’t of what you see,

son, and none I of what you (G)hear.

I can’t help would be in’ con fused see,

if it’s true, won’t you tell me, dear?

Do you have plan to let me go

for the er you loved be fore?

In stead, I

Ooh, I (Dm)heard it through the grape vine,

not much long er would you be mine.

Ooh, I (Dm)heard it through the grape vine,

not much long er would you be mine.

Ooh, I (Dm)heard it through the grape vine.

I Heard It Through The Grapevine — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”

Can I play "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" 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 Grapevine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
I Heard It Through The Grapevine is arranged in the key of D 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 Grapevine"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"?
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 Grapevine"?
"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, Bm, Bm7, C, Dm, G.
What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". 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 Grapevine"?
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 Grapevine" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"?
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 Grapevine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.