This piece functions as a sentimental musical snapshot, relying on sustained lyrical lines and harmonic warmth. It is distinct for its focus on harmonic tension and resolution within a simple structural framework.
Develop a consistent tone quality in the right hand to sustain the long, lyrical phrases.
Comparable difficulty and character — good candidates for what to learn next.
...where the heart is... is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
A typical performance of ...where the heart is... lasts about 3 minutes.
...where the heart is... is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.
Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Berceuse by Dora Pejačević, Candlelights by Bix Beiderbecke, 'Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms' by Clarence Lockhart Partee — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.