The Heart Wants What It Wants

by Selena Gomez
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Lyrics

What the heart wants.

What the heart wants.

What the heart wants, wants, wants, (Bb)wants, wants.

You got me sip pin’ on (Eb)some thin’ I can’t com pare to (Cm)noth in’ I’ve ev er known.

I’m (Gm)hop in’ that af ter this ap fe ver I’ll sur vive.

I know I’m act in’ a bit (Eb)cra zy, strung out, a lit tle bit (Cm)ha zy.

Hand o ver heart, I’m (Gm)pray in’ that I’m by, gon na make it out a live.

The (Eb)bed’s get tin’ cold and you’re not here.

The (Cm)fu ture that we hold is so un clear.

But (Gm)I’m not a live un til you call, and (Bb)I’ll bet the odds a gainst it all.

(Eb)Save your ad vice ’cause I won’t hear.

You (Cm)might be right, but I don’t care.

There’s a (Gm)mil lion rea sons why I should give you up,

but the heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

You got me scat tered in (Eb)piec es, shin ing like stars and (Cm)scream ing, light ing me up like (Gm)Ve nus.

But then you dis ap pear and make me wait.

And ev ’ry sec ond’s like bit (Eb)tor ture, her o in drip tle no (Cm)more, so find ing a way to (Gm)let go.

that Ba by, ba by, no, I can’t es cape.

The (Eb)bed’s get tin’ cold and you’re not here.

The (Cm)fu ture that we hold is so un clear.

But (Gm)I’m not a live un til you call, and (Bb)I’ll bet the odds a gainst it all.

(Eb)Save your ad vice ’cause I won’t hear.

You (Cm)might be right, but I don’t care.

There’s a (Gm)mil lion rea sons why I should give you up,

but the heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

You got me scat tered in

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

The heart wants what it w a a a a a a a a a ants.

This is a mod ern fair y tale.

No hap py end ings, no wind in our sails.

But I can’t i mag ine a life with out

breath less mo ments break ing me down, down, down, down.

The

The heart wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants.

It wants what it wants.

The heart wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants, ba by.

It wants what it wants.

It wants what it wants.

The heart wants what it wants, ba by.

The Heart Wants What It Wants — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Heart Wants What It Wants" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 80 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 Wants What It Wants”

Can I play "The Heart Wants What It Wants" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Heart Wants What It Wants" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Heart Wants What It Wants" by Selena Gomez played in?
The Heart Wants What It Wants is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Heart Wants What It Wants"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Heart Wants What It Wants" 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 Wants What It Wants"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Heart Wants What It Wants"?
"The Heart Wants What It Wants" was originally performed by Selena Gomez. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Heart Wants What It Wants"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, Cm, Eb, Gm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Selena Gomez can I play here?
Try "COME & GET IT", "LOVE YOU LIKE A LOVE SONG", "BACK TO YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Heart Wants What It Wants"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Heart Wants What It Wants" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Heart Wants What It Wants"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Heart Wants What It Wants" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.