If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')

by Harold Arlen
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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 (Abmaj7)me

a bal co (Eb)ny

a (Bbsus4)bove a (Bb)voice sings (Ebmaj7)low:

Where fore (Dm7)art thou, (G7)Ro 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 (CN.C.)if I (Eb)on ly had a heart.

If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz') — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Ab, 165 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')

What key is the piano accompaniment for "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" by Harold Arlen in?
The backing track is in Ab at 165 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')"?
"If I Only Had A Heart (From 'The Wizard Of Oz')" was originally performed by Harold Arlen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Harold Arlen are available?
Other accompaniments by Harold Arlen: "Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are / It Really Was No Miracle", "If I Only Had A Brain (from 'The Wizard Of Oz')", "If I Only Had The Nerve/We're Off To See The Wizard (from 'The Wizard Of Oz')". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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