I Heard It Through The Grapevine

by Marvin Gaye
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Lyrics

Mm.

I bet you’re won derin’ how I knew

’bout your (B)plans tears I can’t to make me blue,

with some oth er guy would end you knew be fore.

Be tween the two of us guys you know I loved you more.

It You could have told to I must (A7)say

when I oth er (Em)found out yes ter day.

Don’t you know that I heard it through the grape vine,

not much (A)long er would you be mine.

Oh, I (Em)heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine.

Oh, And I’m I’m just (A7)a bout to lose my mind.

Hon ey, hon ey, oh (Em)heard it through the grape vine, not much long er would you be mine, ba by.)

Ooh.

I know a man bet you’re won of posed to cry,

but these (B)none tears I can’t of hold in side.

But Los in’ er you would end but life you see, Be tween the two of us guys you that I much to me.

It Do you have plan to me your (A7)self

that you oth er (Em)loved you some one else.

In you know that I heard it through the grape vine,

not much (A)long er would you be mine.

Oh, I (Em)heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine.

Oh, And I’m I’m just (A7)a bout to lose my mind.

Hon ey, hon ey, (I (Em)heard it through the grape vine, not much long er would you be mine, ba by.)

Ooh.

I know a man

Ooh.

Peo ple say be lieve half yeah, yeah, yeah.

I heard it through the grape vine, not much long er would you be mine, ba by.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I heard it through the grape vine, not much long er would you be mine, ba by.

Yeah, by.

I Heard It Through The Grapevine — Simple Sheet Music

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"I Heard It Through The Grapevine" 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: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"?
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 Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye played in?
I Heard It Through The Grapevine 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 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Marvin Gaye. 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: A, A7, B, 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 Grapevine". 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.