Keep Me In Your Heart

by Warren Zevon
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Keep Me In Your Heart" by Warren Zevon in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Keep Me In Your Heart

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Keep Me In Your Heart"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Keep Me In Your Heart" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 88 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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