Other arrangements of Keep Me In Your Heart
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Keep Me In Your Heart" by Warren Zevon: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 88 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 “Keep Me In Your Heart”
- What key is "Keep Me In Your Heart" by Warren Zevon played in?
- Keep Me In Your Heart is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Keep Me In Your Heart"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Keep Me In Your 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 "Keep Me In Your Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Keep Me In Your Heart"?
- "Keep Me In Your Heart" was originally performed by Warren Zevon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Keep Me In Your Heart"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D7, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by Warren Zevon can I play here?
- Try "WEREWOLVES OF LONDON", "Werewolves Of London". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Keep Me In Your Heart" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Keep Me In Your Heart" by Warren Zevon. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Keep Me In Your Heart" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Keep Me In Your Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.