Is "Can't Let Go" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Can't Let Go"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Can't Let Go" use?

Just 16 chords: Am, Bbm6, Bbmaj9, Bm7, C7, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Anthony Hamilton songs work for kids?

Try "CHARLENE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Can't Let Go

· by Anthony Hamilton

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Lyrics

No mat ter what the peo ple say,

I can’t,

I can’t let (F)go.

I can’t let (G)go,

no,

oh, whoa, oh.

(F7)Why must they try

to tear down my house, when (Dm)they

know it’s made from love

and they can (Eb9)nev er stand in our (F)way.

We made a vow er place to (G)love.

than to be in Through it (Bbm6)all, and here we are (Dm7)one,

And there I ain’t nev and no one ain’t has the ev er (Bbm6)right to tear our love down.

no.

No mat ter what the peo ple say, I’m gon na love you (B)an y way.

You are my (Eb9)life, I can’t let (Dm)go.

E ven if we fuss or fight, try it till we (B)get it right; you are my (Eb9)life, I can’t let (F)go.

E ven if we (F7)dis a gree, you can put it (Gm)all on me.

You are my (Bbm6)life, I can’t let (Dm7)go,

I can’t,

(...and I can’t...

let you (Bbm6)go.)

(F7)How dare they say

that a love like ours won’t (Dm)last.

God made no mis takes;

and when He (Eb9)shel tered me with your (F)heart.

We There’s no saf er place to (G)love.

than to be in love, it (Bbm6)all, and here I will (Dm7)stand.

And there I ain’t nev er, no one ain’t has er, ev er (Bbm6)leave to you, our oh, down.

no.

No mat ter what the peo ple say, I’m gon na love you (B)an y way.

You are my (Eb9)life, I can’t let (Dm)go.

E ven if we fuss or fight, try it till we (B)get it right; you are my (Eb9)life, I can’t let (F)go.

E ven if we (F7)dis a gree, you can put it (Gm)all on me.

You are my (Bbm6)life, I can’t let (Dm7)go,

I can’t,

(...and I can’t let you (Bbm6)go.)

All that I know now

is to give you all of (Am)me.

And no mat ter how long it might take,

and ev er y part of me,

it be longs to your (Am)love.

Have me, have me.

Oh, whoa.

(No mat ter what the peo ple say, I’m gon na love you No mat ter what the peo ple say,

peo ple say.

No mat ter what the peo ple say,

peo ple say.

Can't Let Go by Anthony Hamilton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Can't Let Go” by Anthony Hamilton in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 128 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Can't Let Go" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Can't Let Go"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Can't Let Go" use?: Just 16 chords: Am, Bbm6, Bbmaj9, Bm7, C7, Csus4, Dm, Dm7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Anthony Hamilton songs work for kids?: Try "CHARLENE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.