(Bm)Star ing at the bot tom of your (G)glass, hop ing one day you’ll make a dream (F#m)last.
’Cause Dreams come slow and they go so fast.
And you (Bm)see him as you close your eyes.
May be one day you’ll un der stand (F#m)why.
’Cause Eve ry thing you (Bm)touch, oh, you it dies.
deep.
And you on ly need the (G)light when it’s burn ing low.
You on ly need the (A)sun when it starts to snow.
You on ly know you (G)love him when you let him go.
(Bm)Star ing at the ceil ing in the (G)dark, same old em pty feel ing in your (F#m)heart.
’Cause love comes slow and it goes so fast.
And you (Bm)see him as you fall a sleep.
Nev er to touch, nev er to keep.
(F#m)why.
’Cause you loved him too (Bm)much but you dived too deep.
And You on ly need the (G)light when it’s burn ing low.
You on ly need the (A)sun when it starts to snow.
You on ly know you (G)love him when you let him go.
On ly know you’ve been (G)high when you’re feel ing low.
You on ly hate the (Bm7)road when you’re miss ing home.
You on ly know you (G)love him when you let him go.
And you let him (Bm)go.
And you let him (Bm)go.
And you let him (Bm)go.
And you let him (Bm)go.
Ooh, (G)ooh,
ooh,
ooh, (G)ooh.
And you let him (B5)go.
Let Him Go — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Let Him Go" by Birdy: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Let Him Go”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Let Him Go" by Birdy in?
- The backing track is in B at 70 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 Him 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 Him Go"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let Him 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 Him 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 Him 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 Him Go"?
- "Let Him Go" was originally performed by Birdy. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Birdy are available?
- Other accompaniments by Birdy: "Fire And Rain", "Let It All Go", "Light Me Up". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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