My Heart Belongs To Daddy

by Ella Fitzgerald
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Lyrics

I (Cdim)used (C)to fall

in love with all

those boys who maul

the young (C)cut ies.

But (Cdim)now (C)I find

I’m more in clined

to keep my mind

on my (C)du ties.

(Bb7)For (Eb)since I (Bb7)came to (Eb)care

for such a (Cm)sweet (Fm)mil lion aire:

(G)While (Cm)tear ing off a game of golf I may make a play for the (Fm6)cad dy;

but (G7)when I do I don’t fol low through ’cause my (Fm)heart (A7)be longs (G7)to (Cm)Dad dy.

(G)If (Cm)I in vite a boy some night to dine on my fine fin nan (Fm6)had die,

I (G7)just a dore his ask ing for more, but my (Fm)heart (A7)be longs (G7)to (Cm)Dad dy.

Yes, my heart be longs to Dad dy,

so I sim ply could n’t be (G7)bad.

Yes, my heart be longs to Dad dy, Da da, da da da, da da da (C)ad!

So I want to warn (G7)you, (C)lad die,

though I know you’re per fect ly (F)swell,

that my (Fm)heart be longs to (C)Dad dy

’cause my (Fm6)Dad dy, he (G7)treats it so (Cm)well.

While (Cm)tear ing off a game of golf I may make a play for the (Fm6)cad dy;

but (G7)when I do I don’t fol low through ’cause my (Fm)heart (A7)be longs (G7)to (Cm)Dad dy.

(G)If (Cm)I in vite a boy some night to dine on my fine fin nan (Fm6)had die,

I (G7)just a dore his ask ing for more, but my (Fm)heart (A7)be longs (G7)to (Cm)Dad dy.

Yes, my heart be longs to Dad dy,

so I sim ply could n’t be (G7)bad.

Yes, my heart be longs to Dad dy, Da da, da da da, da da da (C)ad!

So I want to warn (G7)you, (C)lad die,

though I know you’re per fect ly (F)swell,

that my (Fm)heart be longs to (C)Dad dy

’cause my (Fm6)Dad dy, he (G7)treats it so (Cm)well.

While (Cm)well.

My Heart Belongs To Daddy — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" by Ella Fitzgerald: 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 C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “My Heart Belongs To Daddy”

What key is "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" by Ella Fitzgerald played in?
My Heart Belongs To Daddy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Heart Belongs To Daddy"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "My Heart Belongs To Daddy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Heart Belongs To Daddy"?
"My Heart Belongs To Daddy" was originally performed by Ella Fitzgerald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Heart Belongs To Daddy"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A7, Ab, Ab7, Bb7, C, C7, Cdim, Cm, +9 more.
What other songs by Ella Fitzgerald can I play here?
Try "UNDER A BLANKET OF BLUE", "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE", "Midnight Sun". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" by Ella Fitzgerald. 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 "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "My Heart Belongs To Daddy" 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.