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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"If I Only Had A 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "If I Only Had A 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 "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 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 "If I Only Had A Heart". Key of Eb, 165 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.