Lyrics
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 (Gmaj7)love can break your (F#m7)heart,
try to be (Em7)sure right (Gmaj7)from the (A)start.
Yes, on ly (Gmaj7)love can break your (F#m7)heart.
What if your (Em7)world should (Gmaj7)fall a (A)part?
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 (Gmaj7)love can break your (F#m7)heart,
try to be (Em7)sure right (Gmaj7)from the (A)start.
Yes, on ly (Gmaj7)love can break your (F#m7)heart.
What if your (Em7)world should (Gmaj7)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.
Only Love Can Break Your Heart by Neil Young
Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”
- What key is "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" in?
- "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" by Neil Young is in the key of D with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Only Love Can Break 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 "Only Love Can Break 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Only Love Can Break 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 Neil Young can I play here?
- Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.