The Heart Of Life

by John Mayer
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Lyrics

(C)I

hate to see you (Am)cry,

ly ing there in (Em)that

(F)po

(C)si

(G)tion.

But (C)There’s

the things you need to (Am)hear,

so turn off your (Em)tears

(F)and

(C)lis

(G)ten.

(G)Pain throws your (C)heart to the (F)ground.

(G)Love turns the (C)whole thing a (F)round.

(G)No, it won’t (C)all go the (F)way

it (C)should,

but I (F)know

the (C)heart

of (G)life

is (C)good.

(C)You

know, it’s noth ing (Am)new.

Bad news nev er (Em)had

(F)good

(C)tim

(G)ing.

But (C)then,

the cir cle of your (Am)friends

will de fend the (Em)sil

(F)ver

(C)lin

(G)ing.

(G)Pain throws your (C)heart to the (F)ground.

(G)Love turns the (C)whole thing a (F)round.

(G)No, it won’t (C)all go the (F)way

it (C)should,

but I (F)know

the (C)heart

of (G)life

is (C)good.

(G)Pain throws your (C)heart to the ground.

(G)Love turns the (C)whole thing a round.

(G)Fear is a (C)friend who’s mis (F)un

der (C)stood,

but I (F)know

the (C)heart

of (F)life

is (C)good.

I (G)know it’s good.

The Heart Of Life — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Heart Of Life" 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, 120 BPM.

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

About “The Heart Of Life

Can I play "The Heart Of Life" 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 "The Heart Of Life" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Heart Of Life" by John Mayer played in?
The Heart Of Life 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 "The Heart Of Life"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Heart Of Life" 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 "The Heart Of Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Heart Of Life"?
"The Heart Of Life" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Heart Of Life"?
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. "The Heart Of Life" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Heart Of Life"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Heart Of Life" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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