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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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

Can I learn "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" 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 Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart"?
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 Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart"?
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 Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.