Composed with the working title "Every Good Man Needs
a Helping Hand" this song was written as part of Act II in the musical stage
Chess.It was first
released on LP on the soundtrack of the show in 1984, and followed by a
single release when Elaine Paige recorded it in 1985.The song was covered by Anne Sofie
von Mutter and has been included on her tribute album to Benny Andersson
and Bjorn Ulvaeus, I Let the Music Speak.
Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus & Tim Rice
recordings
Heaven Help My Heart
Deutsche Grammophon D. G. 477 5901(CD: I Let The
Music Speak)