Let Her Go

by Passenger
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Lyrics

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

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

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

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

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

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

And you let her go.

(Em)Star ing at the bot tom of your (Cmaj7)glass, hop ing one day you’ll make a dream (Bm)last.

But dreams come slow and they go so fast.

You (Em)see her when you close your (C)eyes, may be one day you’ll un der stand (Bm)why ev ’ry thing you (Em)touch sure ly dies.

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

ceil ing in the (Cmaj7)dark, same old emp ty feel ing in your heart.

’Cause love comes slow it goes

Well, you see her when you fall a sleep, but nev er to touch and nev er to keep ’cause you loved her too much and you dived too deep.

Well, (C)light when it’s burn ing 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 ing 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.

Oh,

oh no.

And you let her go.

Oh,

oh no.

Well, you let her go.

’Cause you on ly need the

’Cause you on ly need the (C)light when it’s burn ing 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 (CN.C.)high when you’re feel ing low.

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

On ly know you love her when you let her go.

And you let her go.

Let Her Go — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Let Her Go" by Passenger in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 76 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Let Her Go”

Why does the accompaniment for "Let Her Go" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Let Her Go" by Passenger in?
The backing track is in C at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Let Her Go" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Let Her Go"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let Her Go", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Let Her Go" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Let Her Go"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Let Her Go"?
"Let Her Go" was originally performed by Passenger. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Passenger are available?
Other accompaniments by Passenger: "27", "All The Little Lights", "Beautiful Birds". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "Let Her Go" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Let Her Go by Passenger, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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