Other arrangements of The Heart Of The Matter
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Heart Of The Matter" by Don Henley: 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 D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "The Heart Of The Matter" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Heart Of The Matter" by Don Henley. 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 "The Heart Of The Matter" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "The Heart Of The Matter" 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.