Piece Of My Heart

by Janis Joplin
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(Eb)Did n’t I make you (Ab)feel

like (Ab)you were the (Eb)on ly (Ab)man,

(Eb)did n’t I give you ev ’ry (Ab)thing that a wom an (Bb7)pos si bly can?

But with all the love I give you,

it’s nev er e nough, but (Db)I’m gon na show you, ba by, that a (Bb)wom an can be tough.

So (Fm7)go (Bb7)on, (Fm7)go (Bb7)on, (Fm7)go (Bb7)on, (Fm7)go (Bb7)on.

(Eb)Take it!

Take an (Ab)oth er lit tle piece of my (Bb)heart now, ba by.

(Eb)Break it!

Break an (Ab)oth er lit tle piece of my (Bb)heart now, hon ey.

(Eb)Have a!

Have an (Ab)oth er lit tle piece of my (Bb)heart now, ba by.

You know you got it if it makes you feel good.

You’re out in the (Ab)street look in’ (Bb)good, and you (Ab)know deep down (Eb)in your heart that ain’t right.

And, (Ab)oh you (Eb)nev er, nev er hear me when I (Ab)cry at night.

Whoa oh oh, I tell my self that I (Bb)can’t stand the pain, but when you (Db)hold me in your arms I (Bb)say it a gain.

So You know you got it if it makes you feel good.

Piece Of My Heart by Janis Joplin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Piece Of My Heart

What key is "Piece Of My Heart" in?
"Piece Of My Heart" by Janis Joplin is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Piece Of My Heart" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Piece Of My 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.
What chords are used in "Piece Of My Heart"?
This arrangement of "Piece Of My Heart" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Db, Eb, Fm7.
How long does it take to learn "Piece Of My Heart" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "KOZMIC BLUES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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