Can a complete beginner play "Rhythm 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. "Rhythm Of My Heart" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Rhythm 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 "Rhythm Of My Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Rhythm Of My Heart — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Rhythm Of My Heart" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 135 BPM.

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

Lyrics

A flames cross the are get street ting high er the riv er in runs. fi gy. (C)Burn Down ing in the gut ter life is (Am7)mem slip o ping ry. a way. Let me still still be ex a ist live in some an where oth er some place, where they’re (F)run ning un der cov deer er a hun dred of steel a (G7sus)he li cop ter blade. The flames cross the are get street ting high er the riv er in ef fi gy. (C)Burn Down ing down the bridg es of my (Am7)mem slip o ping ry. a way. Love may still still be ex a ist live in some an where oth er some day where they’re (F)down ing on der ly deer er a hun dred of steel a (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: C
Tempo: 135 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Rod Stewart

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How to Play "Rhythm Of My Heart" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.