My Heart Will Go On chords

Love theme from 'Titanic'

Song Key: E Major with a key change to Ab Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 99  bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Intermediate

Guitar Chords in C Major: C, Csus4, C/G, C#m, E, E/B, Eadd9, E7/D, Em, F, Fsus2, G, Gsus4, Gsus4/D, Gadd9, G#m7, A, A/E, Am, Am7, B, B/E, Bsus4.

Capo: 4th fret (to play along with the video in E Major)

Chord Chart Legend
C Major C/G Csus4 F Major F Major barre chord Fsus2 E Major E/B Eadd9 Em E7/D A Major A/ G Major Gsus4 Gsus4/D Am Am/E Am7 Gadd9 C#m B Major barre chord B/E barre chord Bsus4 barre chord G#m7 barre chord
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
C-LH C/G-LH Csus4-LH F-LH F-LH barre-LH Fsus2-LH E-LH E/B-LH Eadd9-LH Em-LH E7/D-LH A-LH A/E-LH G-LH Gsus4-LH Gsus4/D-LH Am-LH Am/E-LH Am7-LH Gadd9-LH C#m-LH B barre-LH B/E barre-LH Bsus4 barre-LH G#m7 barre-LH

My Heart Will Go On

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
               Am7     Gsus4      F      Gsus4     G 
Intro: 4/4 ‖:       |         |       |         -    :‖

   C                Gsus4/D            Csus4        C    G
1. Ev’-ry night in  my     dreams   I  see  you   I feel you
   C              Gsus4/D       F
   That is how I  know   you go on |  %  |
   C               G               Fsus2      C/G   G
   Far a-cross the dis-tance   And spa-ces be-tween us
   C                G           F
   You have come to show you go on |  %  |

        Am      G           F         G
Chorus: Near    Far    Wher-ev-er you are
             Am             Gadd9         F     F    G 
        I be-lieve that the heart does go on  |    -    |
        Am      G           F         G
        Once    More    You o-pen the door
                   Am         Em
        And you're here in my heart
               F             G        Am7    Gsus4    F    Gsus4     G
        And my heart will go on and | on   |       |     |        -    |
 
   C                 G               Fsus2      C/G    G
2. Love can touch us one time    And last for a life - time
   C/G            G             F
   And nev-er let go till we're gone |  %  |
   C               G                Fsus2       C/G  G
   Love was when I loved you    One true time I hold to
   C                G          F
   In my life we'll al-ways go on |  %  |

        Am      G           F         G
Chorus: Near    Far    Wher-ev-er you are
             Am             Gadd9         F    F     G
        I be-lieve that the heart does go on |    -    |
        Am      G           F         G
        Once    More    You o-pen the door
                   Am         Em
        And you're here in my heart
               F             G        Am7    Gsus4    F    Gsus4    G
        And my heart will go on and | on   |       |     |        -    |

            Am7      Gsus4      F    Am/E     E7/D
        ‖         |          |     |       –       ‖
                                           (Key Change)

   C#m       B               A          B
** You're    Here    There's noth-ing I fear
         C#m          B             A    Bsus4     B
   And I know that my heart will go on |        -    |
   C#m      B           A          B
   We'll    Stay    For-e-ver this way
           C#m        G#m7
   You are safe in my heart
          A              E/B  B
   And my heart will go  on   and...
  E       B/E     A     B     E     B/E     A/E           Eadd9
‖ On...|       |     |     |     |       |      |   %   |       ‖

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: E Major - 4 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#)
  • Key Signature: Ab Major - 4 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db)
  • Time Signature: 4/4 - Four quarter-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Moderately
  • Metronome: q = 99
  • Voice Range: F#3 - Eb5
  • Intermediate Guitarist: This song uses a wide range of chords, including slash chords (like C/G, A/E), suspended chords (Csus4, Gsus4), and extended or altered chords (Eadd9, E7/D, Gadd9). While none of the individual chords are especially difficult, the variety requires a solid understanding of chord shapes, transitions, and some finger dexterity—especially when moving between less common voicings.
  • Additionally, some chords involve partial barre shapes or finger placements that are less common for beginners, making the song a better fit for players with a bit more experience under their belt.
  • 🎸 For Curious Beginners: If you’re willing to take your time and work through the chord charts, you might be surprised how playable they actually are. You will need to learn some barre chords, but it’s a great way to stretch your skills—and the song sounds amazing! 🌟🎶

Song Details:

Album Cover
Celine Dion
  • Composer: James Horner
  • Lyricist: Will Jennings
  • Lyrics Begin: Ev'ry night in my dreams I see you, I feel you...
  • Genre: Pop, Adult contemporary
  • Featured Artist: Celine Dion
  • Album: Let's Talk About Love (pictured)
    Recorded: 1997
    Released: November 14, 1997
  • Album: Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture
    Recorded: 1996–1997
    Released: November 18, 1997
  • Single:
    Recorded: 1997
    Released: November 24, 1997
    B-side: Southampton (France), Beauty and the Beast (Japan), I Love You (UK), Rose (US),
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