I Heard It Through The Grapevine

by Marvin Gaye
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Lyrics

I bet you’re won d’rin’ how I knew

’bout your plans I 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 (A7)more.

It took me by sur (C#m)prise

I must say

when I (Em)found out yes ter day.

Don’t you know that I heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine,

not much (A7)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, I (Em)heard it through the grape vine, not much long er would you be mine, ba by.

I know a man you’re ain’t sup posed to cry,

but these tears I can’t hold in side.

with Los in’ er you would end my life you see, Be tween the ’cause you us mean you that I much to (A7)me.

You could have told (C#m)prise

me your self

that you (Em)loved out some one else.

In you stead that I heard it through the (A7)grape (Em)vine,

not much (A7)long er would you be mine.

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

And 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.

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I Heard It Through The Grapevine — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" 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 G, 100 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”

Can I learn "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" 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 Grapevine" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
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 G 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 100 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 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 Grapevine"?
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 Grapevine" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"?
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 Grapevine" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.