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The Heart Wants What It Wants Chords

Learn to play “The Heart Wants What It Wants” by Selena Gomez on guitar — played in the key of D, using D, Bm, F#m and A. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Place a capo on fret 1 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DBmF#mA

Chords for The Heart Wants What It Wants

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
D
3
90
 What theDheart wants
 TheBmheart wants
 What theF#mheart wantsA 
 You got me sippin' onDsomething
 I can't compare toBmnothing
 I've ever known, I'mF#mhoping
 That after this feverAI'll survive
 I know I'm acting a bitDcrazy
 Strung out, a little bitBmhazy
 Hand over heart, I'mF#mpraying
 That I'm gonna make itAout alive
 TheDbed's getting cold and you're not here
 TheBmfuture that we hold is so unclear
 ButF#mI'm not alive until you call
 AndAI'll bet the odds against it all
DSave your advice 'cause I won't hear it
 YouBmmight be right but I don't care
 There's aF#mmillion reasons
 why I should give youAup
 But the heart wants what itDwantsBm 
 But the heart wants what itF#mwantsA 
 You got me scattered inDpieces
 Shining like stars andBmscreaming
 Lightning me up likeF#mVenus
 But then you disappear andAmake me wait
 And every second's likeDtorture
 Hell over trip, noBmmore so
 Finding a way toF#mlet go
 Baby baby no IAcan't escape
 TheDbed's getting cold and you're not here
 TheBmfuture that we hold is so unclear
 ButF#mI'm not alive until you call
 AndAI'll bet the odds against it all
DSave your advice 'cause I won't hear it
 YouBmmight be right but I don't care
 There's aF#mmillion reasons
 why I should give youAup
 But the heart wants what itDwantsBm 
 But the heart wants what itF#mwantsA 
 This is aDmodern fairyBmtale
 No happyF#mendings, no wind in ourAsails
 But I can't i-Dmagine a life with-Bmout
 BreathlessF#mmoments
 breaking meAdown down down
 TheDbed's getting cold and u r not here
 TheBmfuture that we hold is so unclear
 ButF#mI'm not alive until you call
 AndAI'll bet the odds against it all
DSave your advice 'cause I won't hear it
 YouBmmight be right but I don't care
 There's aF#mmillion reasons
 why I should give youAup
 But the heart wants what itDwantsBm 
 But the heart wants what itF#mwantsA 
 The heart wants what itDwants, baby
 It wants what itBmwants, baby
 It wants what itF#mwants
 It wants what itAwants
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About The Heart Wants What It Wants

Selena Gomez's “The Heart Wants What It Wants” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — D, Bm, F#m and A — with the progression centred on D, Bm and F#m. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

The Heart Wants What It Wants — FAQ

What key is “The Heart Wants What It Wants” in?

“The Heart Wants What It Wants” by Selena Gomez is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “The Heart Wants What It Wants”?

“The Heart Wants What It Wants” uses 4 chords: D, Bm, F#m and A.

Is “The Heart Wants What It Wants” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “The Heart Wants What It Wants” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Do I need a capo to play “The Heart Wants What It Wants”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 1.

Who sings “The Heart Wants What It Wants”?

“The Heart Wants What It Wants” is performed by Selena Gomez.