Let Her Go

by Passenger

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Lyrics

Well, you (D)on ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in’ low.

On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.

On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

On ly know you’ve been (C)high when you’re feel in’ low.

On ly know the (D)road when you’re miss in’ home.

On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

And you let her go.

(Em)Star ing at the bot tom of your (C)glass hop ing (D)one day you’ll make a dream (Bm)last.

But dreams come (Em)slow and they go so fast.

Well, You (Em)see her when you close your (C)eyes.

and May er be (D)one day you’ll (D)un der stand (Bm)why ’Cause you ev ’ry thing you (Em)touch and you sure ly dies.

But you on ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in’ low.

On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.

(Em)On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

On ly know you’ve been (C)high when you’re feel in’ low.

On ly hate the (D)road when you’re miss in’ home.

(Em)On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

(Em)Star ing at the ceil ing in the (C)dark, same old (D)emp ty feel ing in your (Bm)heart.

’Cause love comes (Em)slow and it goes so fast.

Well, you (Em)tell her when you fall a (C)sleep and nev er to (D)touch day and (D)nev er to (Bm)keep.

’Cause you loved her too you (Em)much and you dived too deep.

Well, you on ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in’ low.

On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.

(Em)On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

On ly know you’ve been (C)high when you’re feel in’ low.

On ly hate the (D)road when you’re miss in’ home.

(Em)On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

And you let her go,

oh,

oh no.

And you let her go,

oh,

oh no.

’Cause you on ly need the ’Cause you on ly need the (C)light when it’s burn in’ low.

On ly miss the (D)sun when it starts to snow.

On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

On ly know you’ve been (C)high when you’re feel in’ low.

On ly hate the (D)road when you’re miss in’ home.

On ly know you (C)love her when you let her go.

And you let her go.

Let Her Go by Passenger — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let Her Go by Passenger 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 G at 128 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Let Her 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 "Let Her 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.
What other Passenger songs work for kids?
Try "LET HER GO", "Heart's On Fire", "Let Her Go". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.