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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "If I Only Had A Heart" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "If I Only Had A Heart" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "If I Only Had A Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "If I Only Had A Heart"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "If I Only Had A Heart" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "If I Only Had A Heart"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "If I Only Had A Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.