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Heaven Chords

Bryan Adams Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Heaven Chords – Guitar

Bryan Adams’ classic power ballad about finding paradise in a loved one’s arms. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, thinkin’ about all our younger years

F

There was only you and me

C G

We were young and wild and free

F

Now nothin’ can take you away from me

C

We’ve been down that road before

F

But that’s over now

C G

You keep me comin’ back for more

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Verse 2

C

Oh, once in your life you find someone

F

Who will turn your world around

C G

Bring you up when you’re feelin’ down

F

Yeah, nothin’ could change what you mean to me

C

Oh, there’s lots that I could say

F

But just hold me now

C G

’Cause our love will light the way

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Bridge

F

I’ve been waitin’ for so long

C

For somethin’ to arrive

G

For love to come along

F

Now our dreams are comin’ true

C

Through the good times and the bad

G

Yeah, I’ll be standin’ there by you

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Outro

C

We’re in heaven

F

We’re in heaven

C

We’re in heaven

G

We’re in heaven

F

Yeah, we’re in heaven

Practice tip: Master the F-C-G chord progression of the chorus slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Heaven"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Heaven" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Heaven" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Heaven"?

It was written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, and released in 1984.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Heaven Chords – Ukulele

Bryan Adams’ classic power ballad about finding paradise in a loved one’s arms. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, thinkin’ about all our younger years

F

There was only you and me

C G

We were young and wild and free

F

Now nothin’ can take you away from me

C

We’ve been down that road before

F

But that’s over now

C G

You keep me comin’ back for more

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Verse 2

C

Oh, once in your life you find someone

F

Who will turn your world around

C G

Bring you up when you’re feelin’ down

F

Yeah, nothin’ could change what you mean to me

C

Oh, there’s lots that I could say

F

But just hold me now

C G

’Cause our love will light the way

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Bridge

F

I’ve been waitin’ for so long

C

For somethin’ to arrive

G

For love to come along

F

Now our dreams are comin’ true

C

Through the good times and the bad

G

Yeah, I’ll be standin’ there by you

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Outro

C

We’re in heaven

F

We’re in heaven

C

We’re in heaven

G

We’re in heaven

F

Yeah, we’re in heaven

Practice tip: Master the F-C-G chord progression of the chorus slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Heaven"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Heaven" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Heaven" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Heaven"?

It was written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, and released in 1984.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Heaven Chords – Piano

Bryan Adams’ classic power ballad about finding paradise in a loved one’s arms. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, thinkin’ about all our younger years

F

There was only you and me

C G

We were young and wild and free

F

Now nothin’ can take you away from me

C

We’ve been down that road before

F

But that’s over now

C G

You keep me comin’ back for more

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Verse 2

C

Oh, once in your life you find someone

F

Who will turn your world around

C G

Bring you up when you’re feelin’ down

F

Yeah, nothin’ could change what you mean to me

C

Oh, there’s lots that I could say

F

But just hold me now

C G

’Cause our love will light the way

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Bridge

F

I’ve been waitin’ for so long

C

For somethin’ to arrive

G

For love to come along

F

Now our dreams are comin’ true

C

Through the good times and the bad

G

Yeah, I’ll be standin’ there by you

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Outro

C

We’re in heaven

F

We’re in heaven

C

We’re in heaven

G

We’re in heaven

F

Yeah, we’re in heaven

Practice tip: Master the F-C-G chord progression of the chorus slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Heaven"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Heaven" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Heaven" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Heaven"?

It was written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, and released in 1984.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Heaven Chords – Banjo

Bryan Adams’ classic power ballad about finding paradise in a loved one’s arms. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, thinkin’ about all our younger years

F

There was only you and me

C G

We were young and wild and free

F

Now nothin’ can take you away from me

C

We’ve been down that road before

F

But that’s over now

C G

You keep me comin’ back for more

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Verse 2

C

Oh, once in your life you find someone

F

Who will turn your world around

C G

Bring you up when you’re feelin’ down

F

Yeah, nothin’ could change what you mean to me

C

Oh, there’s lots that I could say

F

But just hold me now

C G

’Cause our love will light the way

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Bridge

F

I’ve been waitin’ for so long

C

For somethin’ to arrive

G

For love to come along

F

Now our dreams are comin’ true

C

Through the good times and the bad

G

Yeah, I’ll be standin’ there by you

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Outro

C

We’re in heaven

F

We’re in heaven

C

We’re in heaven

G

We’re in heaven

F

Yeah, we’re in heaven

Practice tip: Master the F-C-G chord progression of the chorus slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Heaven"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Heaven" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Heaven" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Heaven"?

It was written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, and released in 1984.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Heaven Chords – Mandolin

Bryan Adams’ classic power ballad about finding paradise in a loved one’s arms. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, thinkin’ about all our younger years

F

There was only you and me

C G

We were young and wild and free

F

Now nothin’ can take you away from me

C

We’ve been down that road before

F

But that’s over now

C G

You keep me comin’ back for more

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Verse 2

C

Oh, once in your life you find someone

F

Who will turn your world around

C G

Bring you up when you’re feelin’ down

F

Yeah, nothin’ could change what you mean to me

C

Oh, there’s lots that I could say

F

But just hold me now

C G

’Cause our love will light the way

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Bridge

F

I’ve been waitin’ for so long

C

For somethin’ to arrive

G

For love to come along

F

Now our dreams are comin’ true

C

Through the good times and the bad

G

Yeah, I’ll be standin’ there by you

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Outro

C

We’re in heaven

F

We’re in heaven

C

We’re in heaven

G

We’re in heaven

F

Yeah, we’re in heaven

Practice tip: Master the F-C-G chord progression of the chorus slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Heaven"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Heaven" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Heaven" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Heaven"?

It was written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, and released in 1984.

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

Heaven Chords – Harmonica

Bryan Adams’ classic power ballad about finding paradise in a loved one’s arms. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Oh, thinkin’ about all our younger years

F

There was only you and me

C G

We were young and wild and free

F

Now nothin’ can take you away from me

C

We’ve been down that road before

F

But that’s over now

C G

You keep me comin’ back for more

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Verse 2

C

Oh, once in your life you find someone

F

Who will turn your world around

C G

Bring you up when you’re feelin’ down

F

Yeah, nothin’ could change what you mean to me

C

Oh, there’s lots that I could say

F

But just hold me now

C G

’Cause our love will light the way

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Bridge

F

I’ve been waitin’ for so long

C

For somethin’ to arrive

G

For love to come along

F

Now our dreams are comin’ true

C

Through the good times and the bad

G

Yeah, I’ll be standin’ there by you

Chorus

F

Baby, you’re all that I want

C

When you’re lyin’ here in my arms

G

I’m findin’ it hard to believe

F

We’re in heaven

F

And love is all that I need

C

And I found it there in your heart

G

It isn’t too hard to see

F

We’re in heaven

Outro

C

We’re in heaven

F

We’re in heaven

C

We’re in heaven

G

We’re in heaven

F

Yeah, we’re in heaven

Practice tip: Master the F-C-G chord progression of the chorus slowly before adding the strum pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Heaven"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, F, G and Dm.

Is "Heaven" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Heaven" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Heaven"?

It was written by Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance, and released in 1984.