If I Only Had A Heart

by Harold Arlen
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"If I Only Had A Heart" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 165 BPM.

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

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About “If I Only Had A Heart”

Why does "If I Only Had A Heart" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "If I Only Had A Heart".
What key is "If I Only Had A Heart" by Harold Arlen played in?
If I Only Had A Heart is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "If I Only Had A Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 165 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "If I Only Had A 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 "If I Only Had A Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "If I Only Had A Heart"?
"If I Only Had A Heart" was originally performed by Harold Arlen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Harold Arlen can I play here?
Try "OVER THE RAINBOW", "Over The Rainbow", "A Sleepin' Bee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "If I Only Had A Heart"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "If I Only Had A Heart".
Can I see all the notes in "If I Only Had A Heart"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 165 BPM.