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I (C7)bet you’re won d’ring how I (F)knew
ba by, ba by, ba (G)by, ’bout your plans to make me (F7)blue
with some oth er girl (F)you (C7)knew be fore.
Be tween the two of us girls, you (F7)know I love you more.
It took me by sur prise, (F7)I must say
when I found out (F7)yes ter day.
Don’t you know that I (C7)heard it through the vine,
not much (C7)long er would you be mine.
Don’t you know that I (C7)heard it through the grape vine, oh, and I’m just a bout, just a bout, just a bout to (F7)lose my mind.
Oh, (C7)yes, I am.
Oh, yes, I am.
Don’t you know that I heard it (CN.C.)through the grape vine.
Hoo!
Ooh,
I bet (Ebm7)you’re won d’ring how (Ab)I knew
’bout your (Bb7)plans to make me (Ab7)blue
with some oth er guy you (Ab)knew be (Ebm7)fore.
Be tween the two of us (Bb7)guys, you know I loved you (Ab7)more.
It took me by sur (Cm)prise, I must say,
when I found out yes ter day.
Don’t you know that I heard it through the (Ab7)grape (Ebm7)vine.
Not much (Ab7)long er would you be mine.
Oh,
I heard it through the (Ab7)grape (Ebm7)vine
and I’m (Ab7)just a bout to lose my mind.
Hon ey, hon ey, well.
it through the grape vine, how much long er will you be my ba by.
Ooh.
Hon ey, hon ey, I know it through the grape vine, how much long er that you’re let ting me go.
by.
Ooh,
I (Ebm)heard it through the (Ab7)grape (Ebm)vine.
I Heard It Through The Grapevine — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”
- 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 C 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 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 14 chords: Ab, Ab7, Am, Bb7, C, C7, Cm, Ebm, +6 more.
- What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
- Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP", "MERCY, MERCY ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.