Learn to play “Elastic Heart” on piano
In this post you can learn the Elastic Heart piano part. On the page you can find the Elastic Heart piano chords. Listen to the song, practise the chords as shown in the sheet music – or chord chart – and then put it all together and play the Elastic Heart chord piano and sing along.
If you want to know more about how to play piano with chords read this post: Playing piano chords with both hands. This post will teach you how to get the most out of using both hands when playing piano chords for any song.
Over the years, Sia has achieved great success as a pop star, but she sees herself as a songwriter, first and foremost. And although she has written songs for Rihanna, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Carly Rae Jepsen, Celine Dion and Britney Spears, she has retained many of the best for her own records. Elastic Heart is one of her greatest hits, and now you can learn to play the song on the piano.
Listen to the song here:
Chords and lyrics
Here are the four chords you need to play the song. The chords has the same progression throughout the song, so it’s easy to learn.
Intro
D A E F#m E
Verse 1
D A E
And another one bites the dust
F#m E
But why can I not conquer love?
D A E
And I might’ve got to be with one
F#m E
Why not fight this war without weapons?
D A E
And I want it and I wanted it bad
F#m E
But there were so many red flags
D A E
Now another one bites the dust
F#m E
And let’s be clear, I trust no one
Pre-Chorus
D A E F#m E
You did not break me
D A E F#m E
I’m still fighting for peace
Chorus
D A E
Well I’ve got thick skin and an elastic heart
F#m E
But your blade it might be too sharp
D A E
I’m like a rubber band until you pull too hard
F#m E
But I may snap when I move close
D A E F#m E
But you won’t see me fall apart
D A E F#m E
‘Cause I’ve got an elastic heart
D A E F#m E
I’ve got an elastic heart
D A E F#m E
Yeah, I’ve got an elastic heart
Verse 2
And I will stay up through the night
Let’s be clear, I won’t close my eyes
And I know that I can survive
I walked through fire to save my life
And I want it, I want my life so bad
And I’m doing everything I can
Then another one bites the dust
It’s hard to lose a chosen one
Pre-Chorus
You did not break me (You did not break me, no, no)
I’m still fighting for peace
Chorus
Well I’ve got thick skin and an elastic heart
But your blade it might be too sharp
I’m like a rubber band until you pull too hard
But I may snap when I move close
But you won’t see me fall apart
‘Cause I’ve got an elastic heart