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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Sweetheart Tree" by Henry Mancini 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 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”

Can I learn "The Sweetheart Tree" 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 Sweetheart Tree" with hands-separate practice in F at 105 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Sweetheart Tree"?
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 Sweetheart Tree" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Sweetheart Tree"?
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 Sweetheart Tree" is in the key of F at 105 BPM.