Is "Let's Hang On" 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's Hang On"?

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 "Let's Hang On" use?

Just 11 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Db, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Manhattan Transfer songs work for kids?

Try "A NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELEY SQUARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Let's Hang On

· by Manhattan Transfer

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Lyrics

There ain’t no (C7)good in our good (Fm)bye in’.

True love (F7)takes a lot of (Bbm7)try in’.

Oh, I’m (Db)cry (Eb)in’.

(CN.C.)Let’s hang on (Ab)to what we’ve got.

(Ab)Don’t let go, girl; (Ab)we’ve got a (Bb)lot.

(Eb)Got a (Bbm7)lot of (Eb)love be (Cm7)tween

(Fm)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on (CN.C.)to what we’ve got.

You say you’re gon na go and (Eb)call it quits, gon na (Db)chuck it all and break our love (Bb)to (Eb)bits.

Break it up.

I wish you’d (Eb)nev er said Break it up.

Oh no, we’ll (Eb)both re gret it.

That lit tle chip of dia mond (Eb)on your hand ain’t a (Db)for tune, ba by, but you know (Bb)it (Eb)stands for the love, A love to (Eb)tie and bind such a love.

We just can’t (Eb)leave be hind us.

Ba by, Don’t you know?

by; Don’t you go.

think it o ver and (Eb)stay ay!

(CN.C.)Let’s hang on

(Ab)to what we’ve got.

(Ab)Don’t let go, girl; (Ab)we’ve got a (Bb)lot.

(Eb)Got a (Bbm7)lot of (Eb)love be (Cm7)tween

(Fm)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on

(CN.C.)to what we’ve got.

You say you’re gon na go and (Eb)call it quits, gon na (Db)chuck it all and break our love (Bb)to (Eb)bits.

Break it up.

I wish you’d (Eb)nev er said Break it.

up.

Oh no, we’ll (Eb)both re gret it.

That lit tle chip of dia mond (Eb)on your hand ain’t a (Db)for tune, ba by, but you know (Bb)it (Eb)stands for the love, A love to (Eb)tie and bind such ya.

love.

We just can’t (Eb)leave be hind us.

Ba by, Don’t you know?

by; Don’t you go.

think it o ver and (Eb)stay ay!

(CN.C.)Let’s hang on

(Ab)to what we’ve got.

(Ab)Don’t let go, girl; (Ab)we’ve got a (Bb)lot.

(Eb)Got a (Bbm7)lot of (Eb)love be (Cm7)tween (Fm)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on.

Let’s hang on

(Ab)to what we’ve got.

(Ab)Don’t let go, girl; (Ab)we’ve got a (Bb)lot.

(Eb)Got a (Bbm7)lot of (Eb)love be (Cm7)tween (Fm)us.

Hang on, hang on, hang on.

Let’s hang on

Let's Hang On by Manhattan Transfer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let's Hang On” by Manhattan Transfer 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 Db at 100 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 "Let's Hang On" 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's Hang On"?: 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 "Let's Hang On" use?: Just 11 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bbm7, C, C7, Cm7, Db, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Manhattan Transfer songs work for kids?: Try "A NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELEY SQUARE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.