(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 heart to the ground.
(G)Love turns the 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 by John Mayer
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Heart Of Life”
- What key is "The Heart Of Life" in?
- "The Heart Of Life" by John Mayer is in the key of C with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Heart Of Life" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Heart Of Life" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Heart Of Life"?
- This arrangement of "The Heart Of Life" uses 5 chords: Am, C, Em, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "The Heart Of Life" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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