(G)Shad ows are fall ing and I’m (C)run ning out of breath;
(C)keep me in your heart for a while.
If I (G)leave you, it (Gmaj7)does n’t mean I (C)love you an y less;
(C)keep me in your heart for a while.
When you (G)get up in the morn ing and you (C)see that cra zy sun,
(C)keep me in your heart for a while.
There’s a (G)train leav ing (Gmaj7)night ly called “When all is said and done;”
(C)keep me in your heart for a while.
(G)Sha la la la la la li li li li (G)lo;
(C)keep me in your heart for a while.
(G)Sha la la la la (C)li li li li (G)lo;
(C)keep me in your heart for a while.
(G)Some times when your do ing sim ple things a round the house,
(C)may be you’ll think of me and smile.
You know I’m (G)tied to you like the (C)but tons on your blouse;
(C)keep me in your heart for a while.
(C)Hold me in your thoughts,
(G)take me to your dreams,
(Am)touch me as I fall in to view.
And (C)when the win ter comes,
(G)keep the fi res lit,
and (Am)I will be right next to (D7)you.
(C)Keep me in your heart for a while.
Keep Me In Your Heart by Warren Zevon
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Keep Me In Your Heart”
- What key is "Keep Me In Your Heart" in?
- "Keep Me In Your Heart" by Warren Zevon is in the key of G with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Keep Me In Your 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 "Keep Me In Your 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.
- What chords are used in "Keep Me In Your Heart"?
- This arrangement of "Keep Me In Your Heart" uses 5 chords: Am, C, D7, G, Gmaj7.
- How long does it take to learn "Keep Me In Your Heart" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Warren Zevon can I play here?
- Try "WEREWOLVES OF LONDON", "Werewolves Of London". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.