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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Piece Of My Heart" by Melissa Etheridge in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Piece Of My Heart"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Piece Of My Heart" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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