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, but 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 (C)start.

You know I’ll (G)nev er (Am)go as (C)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 worlds 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 (C)start.

You know I’ll (G)nev er (Am)go as (C)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 (Am)go as (C)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 (Am)go as (C)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 (C)long as I know it’s com in’ (C)straight (G)from the heart.

Straight From The Heart — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Straight From The Heart" by Bryan Adams: 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 C, 100 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”

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 100 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 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Straight From The Heart" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Straight From The Heart" by Bryan Adams. 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 "Straight From The Heart" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Straight From The 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.