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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Heart Of The Matter" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 90 BPM.
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About “The Heart Of The Matter”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Heart Of The Matter" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Heart Of The Matter" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "The Heart Of The Matter" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Heart Of The Matter" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Heart Of The Matter"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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