What key is "Rhythm Of My Heart" in?

"Rhythm Of My Heart" by Rod Stewart is in the key of C with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Rhythm Of My 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 "Rhythm 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 "Rhythm Of My Heart"?

This arrangement of "Rhythm Of My Heart" uses 6 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Dm, F, G7.

How long does it take to learn "Rhythm Of My Heart" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?

Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART", "SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

A flames the are get ting high er

the riv er in runs.

fi gy.

(C)Burn ing in the gut ter life is (Am7)mem o ry.

way.

Let me still be a live

in some where er some place, where they’re (F)run ning un der cov deer a hun dred steel (G7sus)he li cop ter blade.

The flames the are get ting high er

the riv er in ef fi gy.

(C)Burn ing down the bridg es of my (Am7)mem o ry.

way.

Love may still be a live

in some where er some day where they’re (F)down ing on der ly deer a hun dred steel (G7sus)he li cop ter blade.

towns a way.

Oh, the (C)rhy thm of my heart is (F)beat ing like a drum with the (C)words “I love you” roll ing off my (G7sus)tongue.

No, (C)nev er will I roam, for I (F)know my place is home.

Where the (C)o cean meets the sky, I’ll be (G7sus)sail

(C)ing.

Pho to graphs

and ker o sene

(C)light up my dark ness, light it (Am7)up, light it up.

I can (C)still feel the touch

of your (Am7)thin blue jeans.

(F)Run ning down the al ley, I’ve got my eyes all o ver you, ba by.

Oh, ba by.

Oh, the

I’ll be (C)sail

ing.

Oh, (C)yeah.

Oh, (C)I’ve got light ning in my (C)veins,

(Am7)shift ing like the han dle of a slot ma chine.

(F)Love may still ex ist

in an oth er place.

I’m just yank ing back the han dle, no ex (F)pres sion on my face.

Oh, the (C)rhy thm of my heart is (F)beat ing like a drum with the (C)words “I love you” roll ing off my (G7sus)tongue.

Oh, (C)nev er will I roam, for I (F)know my place is home.

Where the (C)o cean meets the sky, I’ll be (G7sus)sail

(C)ing.

Oh, the (C)rhy thm of my heart is (F)beat ing like a drum with the (C)words “I love you” roll ing off my (G7sus)tongue.

Oh, (C)nev er will I roam, for I (F)know my place is home.

Where the (C)o cean meets the sky, I’ll be (G7sus)sail

(C)ing.

Oh, the (G7sus)sail

(C)ing.

The (C)rhy thm of my heart is (F)beat ing like a drum with the (C)words “I love you” roll ing off my (G7sus)tongue.

Oh, (C)nev er will I roam, for I (F)know my place is home.

Where the (C)o cean meets the sky, I’ll be (G7sus)sail

(C)ing.

Oh, the (G7sus)sail

(C)ing.

The (G7sus)sail

(C)ing.

Ooh.

Rhythm Of My Heart by Rod Stewart

16 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for steady left-hand octave bass at a brisk 135 BPM — your left hand needs to feel almost automatic so your right hand can drive the melody with confidence.

Most of the chords sit comfortably in C major, but watch that B♭ — it's a borrowed chord that will pop up and catch you off guard if you haven't drilled the transition from Dm to B♭ and back.

Start hands-separate at around 90 BPM, and loop any passage where the B♭ appears until your fingers find it without hesitation.

The Am7 to G7 movement is another spot worth isolating, since both chords share a similar shape and it's easy to fumble the voice change at tempo.

Keep your wrist relaxed on those left-hand octaves; tension will creep in fast at this speed.

Once you can play it cleanly at 110, bump up in small increments.

This is the piece that'll make borrowed chords feel like second nature in your playing — a skill that opens up dozens of pop-rock songs down the road.

About “Rhythm Of My Heart”

What key is "Rhythm Of My Heart" in?: "Rhythm Of My Heart" by Rod Stewart is in the key of C with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Rhythm Of My 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 "Rhythm 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 "Rhythm Of My Heart"?: This arrangement of "Rhythm Of My Heart" uses 6 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Dm, F, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Rhythm Of My Heart" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?: Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART", "SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.