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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Heart Of Life" by John Mayer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Heart Of Life" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Heart Of Life" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Heart Of Life"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Heart Of Life" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Heart Of Life"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Heart Of Life" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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