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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Heart Of The Matter" by Don Henley 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 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

Can I learn "The Heart Of The Matter" 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 The Matter" with hands-separate practice in D at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Heart Of The Matter"?
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 The Matter" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Heart Of The Matter"?
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 The Matter" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.

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