He deals the cards her as a (Bm)med i ta tion,
and those he (C#m)plays nev er sus (Bm)pect.
He does n’t play for the (A)mon ey he wins,
He does n’t (C#7)play for re (F#m)spect.
He deals the (C#m)cards to find the (Bm)an swer,
the sa cred ge (C#m)om e try of chance,
the hid den law luck of a (A)prob a ble out (C#)come.
The num bers (C#7sus)lead a dance.
it
I know that the (C#m)spades are the (Bm)swords of a sol dier.
I know that the (C#m)clubs are weap ons of (Bm)war.
I know that dia monds mean (A)mon ey for this art,
but (D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape of my (F#m)heart.
He He may (C#m)play the jack of (Bm)dia monds.
the He may ge (C#m)lay the queen of spades.
He may con ceal luck in the (A)king in his plac (C#)hand,
and while the (C#7sus)mem ’ry of it
I know that the (C#m)spades are the (Bm)swords of a sol dier.
I know that the (C#m)clubs are weap ons of (Bm)war.
I know that dia monds mean (A)mon ey for this art,
but (D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape of my (F#m)heart.
(F#m)heart,
(D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape,
the shape of my (C#m)heart.
(F#m)heart,
(D)that’s not the (C#7sus)shape of my (F#m)heart,
(D)that’s not the shape,
the shape of my (F#m)heart.
Shape Of My Heart by Sting
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Shape Of My Heart”
- What key is "Shape Of My Heart" in?
- "Shape Of My Heart" by Sting is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Shape Of My Heart" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Shape 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 "Shape Of My Heart"?
- This arrangement of "Shape Of My Heart" uses 19 chords: A, A6, Amaj9, Apow, Asus2, Bm, C#, C#7, +11 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Shape Of My Heart" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Sting can I play here?
- Try "DESERT ROSE", "WHEN WE DANCE", "IF I EVER LOSE MY FAITH IN YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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