The Sweetheart Tree

by Henry Mancini
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Lyrics

(C7)They (F)say there’s a (Am)tree in the (Bb)for est,

a (F)tree that will (Am)give you a (Bb)sign.

(C#dim)Come a (Dm)long with (Am)me, to the (Bb)sweet heart (F)tree, come and (Dm)carve your name (G7)next to (Gm7)mine.

They (F)say if you (Am)kiss the right (Bb)sweet heart,

the (F)one you’ve been (F7)wait ing (Bb)for,

big (F)blos soms of (Cm7)white (F7)will (Bb)burst in to (Bdim)sight and your (F)love will be (Gm7)true (C7)ev er (F)more.

The Sweetheart Tree — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Sweetheart Tree" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 105 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Sweetheart Tree”

Why does "The Sweetheart Tree" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Sweetheart Tree".
What key is "The Sweetheart Tree" by Henry Mancini played in?
The Sweetheart Tree is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Sweetheart Tree"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Sweetheart Tree" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Sweetheart Tree"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Sweetheart Tree"?
"The Sweetheart Tree" was originally performed by Henry Mancini. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Sweetheart Tree"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj, Bdim, C#dim, C7, C9, +8 more.
What other songs by Henry Mancini can I play here?
Try "HOW SOON", "TWO FOR THE ROAD", "DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Sweetheart Tree"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Sweetheart Tree".
Can I see all the notes in "The Sweetheart Tree"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 105 BPM.