You Keep Me Hangin' On

by The Supremes

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Lyrics

Set me free.

Why don’t you, ba by?

Get out my life.

Why don’t you, ba by?

’Cause you don’t real ly love me, you just keep me hang in’ on.

Now You don’t real ly need me, but you keep me hang in’ on.

Why do you keep a com in’ a round, you (F)play in’ a with my heart?

But Why don’t can you get out of my life when and let me make a new (C)start?

Let me get o ver you the (E7)way you’ve got ten o ver me.

Hey.

Set me free.

Why don’t you, ba by?

Get Let me be.

Why don’t you, ba by?

’Cause you don’t real ly love me, you just keep me hang in’ on.

Now you don’t real ly want me, you just keep me hang in’ on.

You say, al though a we broke a up, you (F)still wan na be just friends.

But how don’t can you we still be my friends when and let me make a new (C)start?

Let me get o ver you the (E7)way you’ve got ten o ver me.

Hey.

(F)see ing you on ly breaks my (A)heart a gain?

(Whoa, oh, (A)oh.) Set me free.

Why don’t you, babe?

(Whoa, oh, (G)oh.) Get out my life.

Why don’t you, ba by?

Set me free.

Why don’t you, ba by?

Get out my life.

Why don’t you, ba by?

You claim you still care for me, but your heart and soul needs to be free.

And now that you’ve got your free dom, you (F)want to still hold on to me.

You don’t want me for your self, so (E7)let me find some bod y else.

Hey, hey.

Why don’t you be a (G6)man a bout it and set me free?

Now you don’t care a (G6)thing a bout me, you’re just us ing me.

Go on, get out, get out of my life

and let me sleep at night.

Please.

’Cause you don’t real ly love me, you just keep me hang in’ on.

You don’t real ly need me, you just keep me hang in’ on.

You don’t real ly need

You Keep Me Hangin' On by The Supremes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Keep Me Hangin' On” by The Supremes 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 C at 125 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 Keep Me Hangin' 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 "You Keep Me Hangin' 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.