What key is "Tuesday Heartbreak" in?

"Tuesday Heartbreak" by Michael McDonald is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Tuesday Heartbreak" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Tuesday Heartbreak" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Tuesday Heartbreak"?

This arrangement of "Tuesday Heartbreak" uses 11 chords: Ab7, Abm7, Bb7, C, Db7, Ebmaj9, Ebsus2, Emaj9, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Tuesday Heartbreak" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?

Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Tues day heart break,

seem to be un fair,

’cause you say

that you found her an (Bb7sus)oth er man.

I’ll Tues day break (Fm7)up,

guess you just don’t care

’cause you found

(Gb13)you an (Fm7)oth er, an oth er (Ebmaj9)man.

Well, I wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you when you’re all a lone.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you when you feel you don’t.

You got an (CN.C.)oth er man, ba by, oh, (Bb7sus)a ba by.

Ba by, It’s all right.

Oh, I (Ab7)wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you ’til the night time comes.

I wan na (Ebsus2)stay with you ’til the day time comes.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay, ba by, nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

Ba by, it’s all (Ebmaj9)right.

Tues day heart break,

seem to be a drag

when you know

that you love her es (Bb7sus)pe cial ly.

I’ll catch you, ba (Fm7)by,

catch you in my dreams;

may be then

(Gb13)I could (Fm7)see you all oth the (Ebmaj9)time.

Well, I wan na (Ebmaj9)be with you when the night time comes.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you ’til the day time once.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay er and nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

by.

Ba by, it’s all right.

Oh, I (Ab7)wan na (Ebmaj9)stay with you ’til the life time’s gone.

I wan na (Ebsus2)be with you ’til the morn ing once.

I wan na (CN.C.)stay, ba by, nev er go (Bb7sus)a way.

Ba by, it’s all (Ebmaj9)right.

(CN.C.)stay, oh, ba by, ba (Bb7sus)by, ba by, ba by.

Ba by, (Ebmaj9)it’s all right.

Tuesday Heartbreak by Michael McDonald

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Tuesday Heartbreak”

What key is "Tuesday Heartbreak" in?: "Tuesday Heartbreak" by Michael McDonald is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Tuesday Heartbreak" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Tuesday Heartbreak" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Tuesday Heartbreak"?: This arrangement of "Tuesday Heartbreak" uses 11 chords: Ab7, Abm7, Bb7, C, Db7, Ebmaj9, Ebsus2, Emaj9, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Tuesday Heartbreak" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?: Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.