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Mm,
mm,
yeah, yeah.
(D)Ba by,
is (D)please ti try to for (D)give li me.
is (A)trag i cal.
So (D)Stay here, don’t put (D)out the glow.
oh, no.
(D)Hold me now, don’t both er
if ev ’ry (D)min ute makes me weak er, you can (G)save me from the (D)man that I’ve be come.
Oh, yeah.
Look ing (D)back on the things I’ve done,
I was (A)try ing to be some one.
I played my part
and kept you in the (E)dark.
Now let me (A)show you the (D)shape of my heart.
(F#)shape of my heart.
I’m here with (D)my con fes sion,
got noth ing to hide no more.
I don’t (E)know where to (F#)start
but to (G)show you the (F#)shape of my heart.
I’m look ing back on things I’ve done.
I nev er want to (G#)play the same old part
or keep you in the dark.
Now let me show you the shape Look of ing (E)heart.
on the things I’ve done,
I was (B)try ing to be some one.
I played my part
and kept you in the (F#)dark.
Now let me (B)show you the (E)shape of Look my heart.
(B)show you the (E)shape of,
(B)show you the (E)shape of my heart.
Shape Of My Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shape Of My Heart" by Backstreet Boys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 96 BPM.
This arrangement sits in the key of D at a comfortable 96 BPM, which gives you just enough breathing room to focus on smooth chord transitions in your left hand — expect a lot of movement between D, A, Bm, and G shapes, so pay attention to how your fifth finger anchors during those shifts.
Your right hand carries a melodic line that leans heavily on sustained notes and gentle stepwise motion, but watch out for the pre-chorus where the rhythm tightens and you'll need to land syncopated phrases cleanly against steady left-hand chords.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first, especially drilling the left-hand chord pattern until it feels automatic, then layering the melody on top at about 70 BPM before bringing it up to tempo.
The bridge is where most students stumble — there's a chord change that sneaks in a beat early, so loop that four-bar section until the timing sits in your bones.
Use light sustain pedal through the verses, lifting cleanly on each chord change to avoid muddiness.
This is the kind of piece that will genuinely solidify your ability to keep a left-hand ballad pattern steady while shaping an expressive melody above it — a skill you'll use in dozens of pop songs after this one.
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About “Shape Of My Heart”
- What key is "Shape Of My Heart" by Backstreet Boys played in?
- Shape Of My Heart is arranged in the key of D 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 96 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 Backstreet Boys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Backstreet Boys can I play here?
- Try "NEVER GONE", "I WANT IT THAT WAY", "INCOMPLETE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Shape Of My Heart" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shape Of My Heart" by Backstreet Boys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Shape Of My Heart" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Shape Of My Heart" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.