Other arrangements of All That We Let In
Pick a learning view.
(D)(Ooh,
(D)ooh,
(G)ooh.)
The dust in our eyes our own boots kicked up,
heart sick, we nurse a long the way we picked up.
You may not see it when it’s (G)stick ing to your skin, but we’re (Em7)bet ter off for all that we let in.
We’ve lost friends and loved ones much too young,
with so much prom ise and work left un done,
when all that guards us is a sin gle cen ter line and the (Em7)bru tal (D)cross ing (G)o ver (A)when it’s time.
(D)(Ooh, Well, I don’t know where it all be gins,
ooh, and I don’t know where it all will end;
ooh.) we’re bet ter off for all that we let in.
One day, those tough ies will be with ered up and bent,
the (Dmaj9)fa ther, son, and the ho ly war riors, and the Pres i dent,
with (Gsus)glo ry days of put up dukes for all the world to see, beat en (Em7)in to sub mis sion in the (A)name of the free.
But we’re in an ev o lu tion, I have heard it said.
And (Dmaj9)ev ’ry one’s so bus y now, but do we move a head?
Plan ets hurl ing and at oms split ting and a (Em7)sweat er for your love you (A)sit there (D)knit ting.
(Ooh, Well, I don’t know where it all be gins,
ooh, and I don’t know where it all will end;
ooh.) we’re bet ter off for all that we let in.
You see those (Gmaj7)cross es on the side of the road
(D)or tied with (Gmaj7)rib bons in the me di an,
they make me grate ful I can go this mile,
lay me down at night and wake me up a gain.
Kat writes a po em and she sticks it on my truck;
(Dmaj9)we don’t be lieve in war and we don’t be lieve in luck.
The (Gsus)birds were call ing to her; what were they say ing as the (Em7)gate blew (D)o pen and the (G)tops of the (A)trees were (D)sway ing?
I pass the cem e ter y, walk my dog down there.
I read the names in stone and I (G)say a si lent prayer.
When I get home, you’re cook ing (G)sup per on the stove,
and the (Em7)great est gift of life is (A)to know love.
(Ooh, Well, I don’t know where it all be gins,
ooh, and I don’t know where it all will end;
ooh.) we’re bet ter off for all that we let (D)in.
All That We Let In — Classic Piano Sheet Music
Read "All That We Let In" by Indigo Girls in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Try other practice modes:
About “All That We Let In”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "All That We Let In"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "All That We Let In" by Indigo Girls played in?
- All That We Let In is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All That We Let In"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All That We Let In" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "All That We Let In"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All That We Let In"?
- "All That We Let In" was originally performed by Indigo Girls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All That We Let In"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Asus4, Bm, C, D, Dmaj9, Dsus4, Em7, +6 more.
- What other songs by Indigo Girls can I play here?
- Try "DECONSTRUCTION", "FREE IN YOU", "CLOSER TO FINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "All That We Let In" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 90 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
More songs you might like
MOMENT OF FORGIVENESS
Indigo Girls
FREE IN YOU
Indigo Girls
TELLING STORIES
Tracy Chapman
DECONSTRUCTION
Indigo Girls
GALILEO
Indigo Girls
THERE'S STILL MY JOY
Indigo Girls
IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL
Pasek & Paul
CLOSER TO FINE
Indigo Girls
DANCING WITH THE ANGELS
Monk & Neagle
ROOMS ON FIRE
Stevie Nicks
DEVOTION
Newsboys
FOREVER YOUNG
Bob Dylan