You Can Let Go

by Backstreet Boys

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Lyrics

(Bb)see it in your eyes:

(C)win dows, fall en skies.

(Bb)ba by, what you hid in’

from?

The light that fol lowed you a round,

(C)no where to be found.

(Bb)know that I’m your place to

run?

(Eb)You been hold ing on so long,

(Bb)try’n’ to make be lieve that noth ing’s wrong,

not let ting it show.

And (Eb)there ain’t noth ing you can do

to (Bb)make me turn a way from you.

(C)I need you to know

that you can let go.

(Bb)through the shat tered dreams,

(C)in the in be tween.

(Bb)babe, it’s gon na be al

right.

(You can let go.) And

ed, jerked

a round in this cold, cold world, (Bb)I will al ways be by your side.

that you can let go.

Don’t be a fraid when you’re fall ing a part; don’t hes i tate, I’ll be right where you are.

O pen your eyes, there’s a crack in (Bb)the dark.

You nev er let me see you cry ing; you locked it some where deep in side.

(C)ba by, let me hold you (D)tight,

make it al right.

Ba by, ba by, gon na be al right, ’cause I’m (Bb)by your side when the whole world turns a gainst you,

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Ba by, ba by, gon na be al right, ’cause I’m (Bb)by your side when the whole world turns a gainst you,

yeah, yeah.

can let go.) (Eb)You been hold ing on so long,

(F)try’n’ to make be lieve (You that can noth ing’s wrong,

not let ting it show.

(You can let go.) And (Eb)there ain’t noth ing you can do

to (F)make me turn a way (You from can you.

let go.) (Eb)I need you to know.

You Can Let Go by Backstreet Boys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Can Let Go by Backstreet Boys 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 Eb at 72 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 "You Can 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 "You Can 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.