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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Sweetheart Tree" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "The Sweetheart Tree" 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 Sweetheart Tree" is in F.
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.
Does "The Sweetheart Tree" 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 Sweetheart Tree" is in the key of F at 105 BPM.
What chords are in "The Sweetheart Tree"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.