All That We Let In

by Indigo Girls
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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "All That We Let In" by Indigo Girls in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “All That We Let In

Can I learn "All That We Let In" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "All That We Let In" with hands-separate practice in D at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "All That We Let In"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "All That We Let In" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "All That We Let In"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "All That We Let In" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.

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