I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

by Duke Ellington
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Lyrics

(C)I let a (F)song go (C)out of my heart.

It was the sweet est mel o dy.

(Dm)I know I (D#dim)lost (C)heav en,

’cause (C)you were the song.

(C)Since you and (F)I

have (C)drift ed a part,

life does n’t mean a thing to me.

(Dm)Please come back, (D#dim)sweet (C)mu sic.

I (C)know I was wrong.

Am I too (Dm7)late

to make a (C)mends?

You (Dm)know (E7)that (Am)we were meant to (Eb7)be more than just (Ab7)friends,

(G)just friends.

(C)I let a (F)song go (C)out of my heart.

Be lieve me, dar ling, when I say

(Dm)I won’t know (D#dim)sweet (C)mu sic

un (C)till you re turn

(G7)some (C)day.

(C)I let a (F)song go (C)out of my heart.

It was the sweet est mel o dy.

(Dm)I know I (D#dim)lost (C)heav en,

’cause (C)you were the song.

(C)Since you and (F)I have (C)drift ed a part,

life does n’t mean a thing to me.

(Dm)Please come back, (D#dim)sweet (C)mu sic.

I (C)know I was wrong.

Am I too (Dm7)late

to make a (C)mends?

You (Dm)know (E7)that (Am)we were meant to (Eb7)be more than just (Ab7)friends,

(G)just friends.

(C)I let a (F)song go (C)out of my heart.

Be lieve me, dar ling, when I say

(Dm)I won’t know (D#dim)sweet (C)mu sic

un (C)till you re turn

(G7)some (C)day.

(C)day.

I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart by Duke Ellington

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart”

What key is "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" in?
"I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" by Duke Ellington is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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