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 — Simple Sheet Music

"I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart"?
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 Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" by Duke Ellington played in?
I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart 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 Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" 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 Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart"?
"I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". 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 Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart". Key of C, 100 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.