Is "The Heat Is On" easy to play on piano?

This is an intermediate-level arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. With our color-coded notes and speed controls, you can master it step by step.

What key is "The Heat Is On" in?

"The Heat Is On" by Glenn Frey is in the key of Bb. Our simplified arrangement makes it accessible with color-coded notes and interactive playback.

Learn "THE HEAT IS ON" by Glenn Frey on Piano

Master "THE HEAT IS ON" by Glenn Frey with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

The heat is (C7)on, on the street, in side your head, on ev ’ry beat. And the beat’s a (C7)live, deep in side. The pres sure’s high, just to (Bbmaj7)stay (C)a (F7)live. ’Cause the heat is on. (C)Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, (F)caught up in (Bb)the ac tion, I’ll be look ing (Eb)out for (F)you. (C)Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, tell me you can feel it; tell me you can feel it; tell me do you feel it? The heat is (C7)on. The heat is on, on the street. The heat is on. The heat is (F7)on. The heat is... (C7)on! (C7)on! (C)Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, (F)caught up in (Bb)the ac tion, I’ll be look ing (Eb)out for (F)you. (C)Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, tell me you can feel it; tell me you can feel it; tell me do you feel it? The heat is The heat is (C7)on, on heat the street. The heat is on, in side your head. The heat is on, on ev ’ry beat. The heat is (F7)on. The heat is (C7)on. The heat is on. The heat is on, the pres sure’s high. The heat is on, the pres sure’s high. The heat is (F7)on. The heat is The heat is (F7)on. The heat is... (C7)on! (C7)on! The heat is on. The heat is on. The heat is on. The heat is on. The heat is on.

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: Bb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Glenn Frey

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How to Play "The Heat Is On" on Piano

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Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
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Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
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Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
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Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
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Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.