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.
Rhythm Of My Heart — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Rhythm Of My Heart" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 135 BPM.
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About “Rhythm Of My Heart”
- What key is "Rhythm Of My Heart" by Rod Stewart played in?
- Rhythm Of My Heart is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rhythm Of My Heart"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rhythm Of My Heart" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Rhythm Of My Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rhythm Of My Heart"?
- "Rhythm Of My Heart" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rhythm Of My Heart"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Dm, F, G7.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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