The Heart Of The Matter

by Don Henley
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I got the call to day; I (A)did n’t want to hear

but I (G)knew that it would come.

An old, true friend of ours was (A)talk in’ on the phone, she said you (G)found some one.

And I (Asus)thought of all the bad luck and the strug gles we went through, and how (G)I lost me

and you lost you.

What are these voic es out side love’s o pen door, make us (G)throw off our con tent ment and (Asus)beg for some thing (A)more?

I’m learn ing to live with out you now,

but I (G)miss you some times.

The more I know,

the (Bm7)less I un der stand; all the (G)things I thought I knew, I’m (Asus)learn ing a (A)gain.

I’ve been try in’ to get down

to the heart of the mat ter but my (D)will gets weak

and my thoughts seem to scat ter But I think it’s a (D)bout for give ness,

for give ness, (G)e ven if, e ven if (Asus)you don’t love me an y more.

Ah, these I got the call to day; I (A)did n’t want to hear

but I (G)knew that it would come.

An old, true friend of ours was (A)talk in’ on the phone, she said you (G)found some one.

And I (Asus)thought of all the bad luck and the strug gles we went through, and how (G)I lost me

and you lost you.

What are these voic es out side love’s o pen door, make us (G)throw off our con tent ment and (Asus)beg for some thing (A)more?

I’m learn ing to live with out you now,

but I (G)miss you some times.

The more I know,

the (Bm7)less I un der stand; all the (G)things I thought I knew, I’m (Asus)learn ing a (A)gain.

I’ve been try in’ to get down

to the heart of the mat ter but my (D)will gets weak

and my thoughts seem to scat ter But I think it’s a (D)bout for give ness,

for give ness, (G)e ven if, e ven if (Asus)you don’t love me an y more.

Ah, these (Asus)you don’t love me an y more.

There are (C)peo ple in your life

who’ve come and gone,

they (Am7)let you down, you know they’ve (G)hurt your pride.

You bet ter put it all be hind you;

’cause life goes on.

You keep (Asus)car ry in’ that an ger; it ’ll eat you up in side, ba by.

(Asus)you don’t (A)love me.

I’ve been try in’ to get down

to the heart of the mat ter be cause the (D)flesh will get weak

and the ash es will scat ter.

So, I’m think in’ a (A)bout for give ness,

for give ness, (G)e ven if, e ven if (Asus)you don’t (A)love me.

I’ve been try in’ For give ness,

to the heart of for give ness, be cause the (D)flesh will give ness,

and the ash es for give ness, So, I’m think in’ a (A)bout for give ness,

for give ness, (G)e ven if, e ven if (Asus)you don’t (A)love me.

The Heart Of The Matter — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Heart Of The Matter" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Heart Of The Matter

Why does "The Heart Of The Matter" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Heart Of The Matter".
What key is "The Heart Of The Matter" by Don Henley played in?
The Heart Of The Matter is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Heart Of The Matter"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Heart Of The Matter" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Heart Of The Matter"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Heart Of The Matter"?
"The Heart Of The Matter" was originally performed by Don Henley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Heart Of The Matter"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, A7, Am7, Asus4, Bm7, C, D, Em7, +1 more.
What other songs by Don Henley can I play here?
Try "THE END OF THE INNOCENCE", "THE BOYS OF SUMMER", "The End Of The Innocence". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Heart Of The Matter"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Heart Of The Matter".
Can I see all the notes in "The Heart Of The Matter"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 90 BPM.

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