You Keep Me Hangin' On

by The Supremes

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Lyrics

Set me free, why (Em)don’t cha, ba by?

Get out my life, why (Am)don’t cha, (Am)ba by?

’Cause you don’t real ly (Em)love me, you just (Em7)keep me hang in’ (Am)on.

You don’t real ly (Em)need me, but you (Em7)keep me hang in’ (Am)on.

Why do you keep a com in’ a round

(F)play ing with my (C)heart?

Why don’t cha get out of my life

and let me make a new (C)start?

Let me get o ver you

the (E)way you’ve got ten o ver (Am)me.

Set me free, why (Em)don’t cha, ba by?

Get Let me be, why (Am)don’t cha, (Am)ba by?

’Cause you don’t real ly (Em)love me,

you just (Em7)keep me hang in’ (Am)on.

You don’t real ly (Em)need me,

but you (Em7)keep me hang in’ (Am)on.

Why do you keep a com in’ a round

(F)play ing with my (C)heart?

Why don’t cha get out of my life

and let me make a new (C)start?

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

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

But how can we still be friends when (F)see ing you on ly breaks my (A)heart a gain?

And there ain’t noth ing I can do a bout it.

Set me free, why (Em)don’t cha, ba by?

Get out my life, why (Am)don’t cha, ba by?

Set me free, why (Em)don’t cha, ba by?

Get out my life, why (Am)don’t cha, ba by?

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

Now that you’ve got your free dom, you (F)wan na still hold on to (C)me.

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

Why don’t cha be a (Em)man a bout it and set me (Am)free?

Now you don’t care a (Em)thing a bout me.

You’re just us ing (Am)me.

Boy, get out, get (Em)out ta my life

and let me sleep at (Am)night.

’Cause you don’t real ly (Em)love me,

you just (Em7)keep me hang ing (Am)on.

’Cause you don’t real ly (Am)need me,

so let me be,

set me (Am)free.

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 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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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.