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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.
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Shape Of My Heart" by Sting in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Shape Of My Heart”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Shape 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 A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Shape Of My Heart" by Sting played in?
- Shape Of My Heart is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shape Of My Heart"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shape 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 "Shape Of My Heart"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shape Of My Heart"?
- "Shape Of My Heart" was originally performed by Sting. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shape Of My Heart"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, A6, Amaj9, Apow, Asus2, Bm, C#, C#7, +11 more.
- 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 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 — "Shape 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 A, 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 100 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.