Can a complete beginner play "This Old Heart Of Mine"?

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. "This Old Heart Of Mine" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "This Old Heart Of Mine"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Old Heart Of Mine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

This Old Heart Of Mine — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "This Old Heart Of Mine" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.

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

Lyrics

(C7)This old heart of mine been broke a thou sand times. Each time you break a way, (Am)I fear you’ve gone to stay. Lone ly nights that come, mem o ries that flow, bring ing you back (Bb)a gain, (Am)hurt ing me more and more. May be it’s (C)my mis take to show this love I feel in (Dm7)side; ’cause each day that (C)pass es by you (Gm)got me nev er (F)know ing if I’m (Bb)com ing or (C7)go ing. But I, I love you. This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you. I love you, yes, (Bb)I do. (C7)These old (F)arms of mine miss hav ing (Am)you a round; makes these (Bb)tears in side start a fall ing down. May be it’s (C)my mis take to show this love I feel in (Dm7)side; ’cause each day that (C)pass es by you (Gm)got me nev er (F)know ing if I’m (Bb)com ing or (C7)go ing. But I, I love you. This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you. I love you, yes, (Bb)I do. (C7)These old (F)arms of mine miss hav ing (Am)you a round; makes these (Bb)tears in side start a fall ing down. do. Yes, I do. I try (F)hard I love you. This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you. I love you. This old (Bb)heart, (Am)dar ling, is weak (C7)for you.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Bb
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Isley Brothers

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How to Play "This Old Heart Of Mine" on Piano

1
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.
2
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.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.