Piece Of My Heart

by Melissa Etheridge
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Ooh come on, come on, come on, come on.

(E)Did n’t I make you feel

like (A)you were the (E)on ly one?

(A)Yeah, said (E)did n’t I give ya near ly (A)ev ’ry thing that a wom an (B)pos si bly can?

Oh, you know I did.

But each time I tell my self that I, I think I’ve had e nough, oh, I’m gon na show you, ba by, a (B)wom an can be tough.

I want you to come on, come on, come on, come on and (E)take it.

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

Ahh, (A)ahh, (E)break it.

Break an (A)oth er lit tle bit of my heart now, dar lin’, yeah, yeah, yeah, (A)yeah.

(E)Have a, have an (A)oth er lit tle piece of my heart now, ba by.

You know you’ve got it child if it (A)makes (G#m)you (F#m)feel (E)good.

Oh, yes, it does,

yeah.

You’re (E)out on the street look in’ (B)good, but, hon ey, (A)deep down in your heart, child, you know that (A)it ain’t right.

You nev er, nev (A)er, nev er, nev er, nev er (E)hear me when I (A)cry out (B)at night.

And, hon ey, I, I cry all the time.

But each time I tell my self that I, I can’t stand the pain,

you (D)take me in your arms

and I’m (B)sing in’ once a gain.

I want you to (A)makes (G#m)you (F#m)feel (E)good,

ahh.

Come on, come on, come on, come on and (E)take it.

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

Ahh, (A)ahh, (E)break it.

Break an (A)oth er lit tle bit of my heart now, dar lin’, yeah yeah.

(E)have a, have an (A)oth er lit tle piece of my heart now, ba by.

You know you’ve got it,

whaa.

(E)take it.

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

Ahh, (A)ahh, (E)break it.

Break an (A)oth er lit tle bit of my heart now, dar lin’, yeah ahh, (E)have a, have an (A)oth er lit tle piece of my heart now, ba by.

You know you’ve got it,

whaa.

You know you’ve got it, (CN.C.)child, if it (A)makes (G#m)you (F#m)feel (E)good.

Piece Of My Heart — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Piece Of My Heart" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 80 BPM.

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

About “Piece Of My Heart

Can I play "Piece Of My Heart" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Piece Of My Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Piece Of My Heart" by Melissa Etheridge played in?
Piece Of My Heart is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Piece Of My Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Piece Of My Heart" 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 "Piece Of My Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Piece Of My Heart"?
"Piece Of My Heart" was originally performed by Melissa Etheridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Piece Of My Heart"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, Bb, C, C#m, D, E, F#m, +1 more.
What other songs by Melissa Etheridge can I play here?
Try "MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY", "I WANT TO COME OVER", "I RUN FOR LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Piece Of My Heart"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Piece Of My Heart" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Piece Of My Heart"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Piece Of My Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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