When a (Eb)man’s an emp ty ket tle, he should be on his met tle and yet I’m torn a part.
Just be (Abmaj7)cause I’m pre sum in’ that I (Bb7)could be kind and hu man if I (Eb)on ly had a heart.
I’d be (Eb)ten der, I’d be gen tle and aw ful sen ti men tal re gard ing love and art.
I’d be (Abmaj7)friends with the spar rows and the (Bb7)boy that shoots the ar rows if I (Eb)on ly had a heart.
I’d be
Pic ture (Adim)me
a bal co (C)ny
a (Bb)bove a voice sings (Eb6)low:
(Where (Dm7)art Ro (G7)me o?)
I hear a (Eb6)beat,
how sweet!
Just to (Eb)re gis ter e mo tion, jea lou sy, de vo tion and real ly feel the part.
I could (Abmaj7)stay young and chip per and I’d (Bb7)lock it with a zip per if I (Eb)on ly had a heart.
If I Only Had A Heart by Harold Arlen
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 165 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "If I Only Had A Heart" in?
- "If I Only Had A Heart" by Harold Arlen is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 165 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "If I Only Had A 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 "If I Only Had A 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 "If I Only Had A Heart" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?
- Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.