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(A)When you were (D)young and (G)on your (A)own, how did it (D)feel to (G)be a (A)lone?
(D)I was al ways think ing of (G)games that I was play ing, (D)try ing to make the best of my (G)time.
(A)But on ly (G)love can break your (F#m)heart,
try to be (G)sure right (G)from the (A)start.
Yes, on ly (G)love can break your (F#m)heart,
what if your (G)world should (G)fall a (A)part?
(A)I have a (D)friend I’ve (G)nev er (A)seen,
he hides his (D)head in (G)side a (A)dream.
(D)Some one al should call him and (G)see if he can come out, (D)try ing to lose the down that he’s (G)found.
(A)But on ly (G)love can break your (F#m)heart,
try to be (G)sure right (G)from the (A)start.
Yes, on ly (G)love can break your (F#m)heart,
what if your (G)world should (G)fall a (A)part?
(A)I have a (D)friend I’ve (G)nev er (A)seen,
he hides his (D)head in (G)side a (A)dream.
Yes, on ly (D)love can (G)break your (A)heart.
Yes, on ly (D)love can (G)break your (A)heart.
(A)heart.
Only Love Can Break Your Heart — Simple Sheet Music
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"Only Love Can Break Your Heart" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 150 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 “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" by Neil Young played in?
- Only Love Can Break Your Heart is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Only Love Can Break 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 "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"?
- "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Only Love Can Break Your Heart"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, A7, D, F#m, G.
- What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
- Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Only Love Can Break Your Heart". Key of D, 150 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.