Straight From The Heart

by Bryan Adams
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Lyrics

I could start dream ing but it nev er ends.

As long as you’re gone we may as well pre tend.

I’ve been (Bb)dream ing

(C)straight (G)from the heart.

You say it’s eas y, street some who’s to say

that we’d be a ble to keep it this way?

But it’s (Bb)eas i er

(F)com in’ (C)straight (G)from the heart.

Oh, give it to me (F)straight

(G)from the heart.

Tell me we can (F)make an (G)oth er start.

You know I’ll (G)nev er go

as (Cmaj7)long as I know it’s com in’ (C)straight (G)from the heart.

I’ll see you on the street some oth er time,

and all our words would just fall out of line while we’re (Bb)dream i ing

(F)com in’ (C)straight (G)from the heart.

Oh, give it to me (F)straight

(G)from the heart.

Tell me we can (F)make an (G)one more start.

You know I’ll (G)nev er go

as (Cmaj7)long as I know it’s com in’ (C)straight (G)from the heart.

it’s com in’ (C)straight (G)from the heart.

Oh.

Don’t ev er leave me, dar lin’.

Oh, (C)whoa, whoa.

Straight (G)from the heart.

Tell me we can (F)make

(G)one more start.

You know I’ll (G)nev er go

as (Cmaj7)long as I know.

(C)Give it to me (G)now,

straight (G)from the heart.

Tell me we can (F)make

(G)one more start.

You know I’ll (G)nev er go

as (Cmaj7)long as I know it’s com in’ (C)straight (G)from the (CN.C.)heart.

(F)Give it to me!

Oh no.

oh no.

Straight (G)from the heart.

You know I’ll (G)nev er go

as (Cmaj7)long as I know it’s com in’ (C)straight (G)from the heart.

Straight From The Heart — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Straight From The Heart" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Straight From The Heart”

Can I play "Straight From The Heart" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Straight From The Heart" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Straight From The Heart" by Bryan Adams played in?
Straight From The 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 "Straight From The Heart"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Straight From The 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 "Straight From The Heart"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Straight From The Heart"?
"Straight From The Heart" was originally performed by Bryan Adams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Straight From The Heart"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cmaj7, Cpow, Dm7, Em7, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Bryan Adams can I play here?
Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Straight From The 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. "Straight From The Heart" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Straight From The 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 "Straight From The Heart" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.